SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "S"
The Waldron News
5 March 2003
WALTER R. SABER
Walter R. Saber, 78, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in
his home in Greenwood, AR. He was retired from Civil Service, an Army veteran
of World War II, a member of St. Sabina & Mary Catholic Church in Jenny Lind and
a former member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Waldron.
Memorial service was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003 at St. Sabina & Mary
Catholic Church in Jenny Lind, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home
of Greenwood, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Saber of the home; one daughter, Walda Sue
(Suzanne) Rueb of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; one son, Terrence Saber of New
Hampshire; one step-son, William Neenos of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Pauline
Hoyt of Arizona; five grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Scott County Times
23 June 2004
RONALD JOHN SADOSKI
Mansfield--It is an extremely sad day. Ronald John Sadoski of Mansfield, Arkansas went home to
be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 57. Ron died June 17, 2004 at St. Edwards
Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith after a long bout with kidney disease. Ron had the nickname of Lazarus
man or miracle man after a five month stay in the hospital last year during which he died three times.
The Lord blessed us with an additional year with our beloved spouse, father and friend. Ron (Dad) was
the most generous, loving and wise man we have ever known. He has left a mark on this earth through
his God-loving and God-fearing legacy that will affect this world for generations to come. If we had
only a few words to describe Ron, we would have to say he was a uniquely neat man. Ron was born in
Camden, New Jersey to John Sadoski and Frances Baronowski. He was a boy scout and became one of the
first Eagle Scouts in the country. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School and married his high
school sweetheart, Patricia Kasprzak. He then went on to become a weatherman in the United States
Air Force. After he left the military, he became a computer operations boss for RCA before his love
for his family brought them out to Arkansas to start a new life in the country. After moving to
Arkansas, Ron began his 25 years of working for Data-Tronics where he was a Production Control
Specialist. He was an extremely active member at Living Word Church of Waldron, Arkansas where he
was an elder, Sunday School teacher and bookkeeper. Ron is survived by his wife Patricia C.
Sadoski of Abbott; sons Ron Patrick Sadoski of Abbott and Dr. Robert Charles Sadoski of Springdale;
daughters-in-law, Juanita Sadoski of Abbott and Tracey Sadoski of Springdale; and sister, Dianne
Brennan of Waldron. Ron was very interested in Biblical law and loved nothing more than reading,
studying and learning about the God that he loved so much. We find great peace envisioning our
Lord for Eternity. We thank you God for 57 years with this man we call Soul mate, Dad and Friend and
for the miracle of one last year with him. Dad, we will think about you everyday and in everything
we do. We love you and Happy Father's Day. The memorial service was held Monday, June 21, 2004 at
2:00 pm at Coop Prairie Church in Mansfield with burial to follow at Coop Prairie Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home. The pallbearers were Andrew Drauglis, Ronnie Dean, Donnie
Scantling, Jerry Duran, Bo Lang and Charlie Little. Honorary pallbearers were Clyde Drauglis, Sonny
Hunter, Bill Furman and Ronnie Furman.
The Waldron News
25 July 2001
ELSIE SALES
Elsie Sales, 77, of Bates, Arkansas died Monday, July 16, 2001 in
Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was a long time resident of the area and a member
of the First Baptist Church in Bates, Arkansas.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the
First Baptist Church in Bates, AR with burial at Reichert Cemetery in
Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK.
She is survived by five daughters, Mary Taylor of Gravett, AR,
Marian Tipton and JoAnn Farley both of Bates, AR, Carol Shadwick of Grain
Valley, MO and Shirley Stone of McCloud, OK; two sons, Millard Sales of
Bella Vista, Arkansas and Jack Sales of Killen, Texas; four brothers, Joe
Forehand of Georgia, Emmett and Carl Forehand both of Bates, AR and Audrea
Forehand of McAlester, OK; 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great grandchild.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
PATRICIA SAMPSON
Patricia Ann (Oakes) Sampson, 65, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Sunday, January 15, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospice.
She was a member of the Cauthron Methodist Church and a homemaker. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am
Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Cauthron Methodist Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Sherri Banks
of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two sons, Randy Parsons of Montebello, California and Bill Sampson of Long Beach,
California; two brothers, Jack Oakes of Waldron, Arkansas and Ronald Oakes of Rancho Cordova, California.
Pallbearers will be Randy Parsons, Bill Sampson, Calvin Banks, Jeryn Sampson, Brian Oakes
and Michael Oakes.
The Waldron News
14 March 2007
CLIFFORD WILLIAM SANDERS
Clifford William Sanders, 51, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Ft. Smith, AR. He was a
beautician, an antique collector and was preceded in death by his father, Elvan Sanders. A memorial service
was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Ozark, Arkansas under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by his
mother, Selma Louise Ramsey of Wilburton, OK; three sisters, Judith Bea VanDeWiele of Sapulpa, OK, Beverly
Alice Abbott of Waldron, AR and Carolyn McKelvey of Glenpool, OK; three brothers, Donald Russell Sanders of
Fitch, TX, Richard Lee Sanders of Waldron, AR and David Elvan Sanders of CA.
The Waldron News
20 December 2006
DALTON "BUDDIE" SANDERS
Dalton "Buddie" Sanders, 84, a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas since 1960 passed away Monday, December 11,
2006 in a Fort Smith nursing home. He was born on December 16, 1921 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas, the son of
James Gray and Lillie Sanders, the 9th of 12 children. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the 36th
Cavalry REC SQD, receiving the Purple Heart. After the war he received his engineer's license building
radio and television stations throughout Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. He was a member of the
Haven Heights Baptist Church. On January 5, 1944 he married Ann Estelle Parr. They were married 53 years.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Cedar Creek Community Church with
the Rev. Neal Prock officiating, with interment in the Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by a son, Donald Wayne of Sterling, Kansas; a daughter,
Sherry Wann Wewers of Hope, Arkansas; two sisters, Lyda Hayes of Grain Valley, Missouri, Dayle Oliver of
Fort Smith, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donald
Sanders, Jr., Seth Sanders, Chris Wewers, Travis Wewers, James Laird, Chris Pomeroy. Honorary pallbearers
will be Zane Dalton Sanders, Zachary Dallas Sanders, Zade Donald Sanders, Thomas Wewers II, Colin Wewers,
Stephen Wewers, Terry Sanders and Brian Sanders. Memorials may be made to the Cedar Creek Cemetery Fund,
c/o Doris Darrossett, P.O. Box 8, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
14 May 2008
ELIZABETH JEANINE SANDERS
Elizabeth Jeanine Sanders of Fort Smith, Arkansas died May 3, 2008 in Fort Smith. She was born
May 3, 2008 to Riley and Amanda Sanders of Fort Smith. Funeral service was 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 9, 2008 at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial
Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She
is survived by her parents, Riley Joe Sanders and Amanda Beth Sanders; maternal grandparents,
Robert & Kathy Schlinker of Witcherville, AR; paternal grandparents, Riley & Connye Sanders, Jr.
of Fort Smith, AR; maternal great-grandparents James and Jeanine Oglesby of Lago Vista, Texas;
paternal great-grandparents, Riley Joe, Jr. & Venida Sanders of Greenwood.
Scott County Times
22 June 2005
ELLIS EARL SANDERS
Ellis Earl Sanders, 88, of KC, MO and Cedar Creek, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005
at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 22
at the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple, 10306 Blue Ridge Blvd., KC, MO and at 11:00 am Friday, June
24 at the Cedar Creek Community Church, Cedar Creek, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Sanders
Cemetery, Cedar Creek, Arkansas. Friends may call from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Wednesday at the
Church in Kansas City and again from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday at the church in Cedar Creek,
Arkansas. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or the American
Cancer Society. Ellis was born February 26, 1917 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to James G. and Lillie
(Forga) Sanders and had lived in this area since 1951. He retired as a welder at the General
Motors, Leeds Plant in 1989 after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist
Temple and the United Auto Workers Union. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Betty M.
Sanders of the home, a daughter and her husband, Earlene Loteckie and Val Lemos both of KC, MO,
a grandson and his wife, Greg and Judy Loteckie, a granddaughter and her husband, Kim and Tony
Coury, eight great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and
many loved ones.
The Waldron News
27 October 2004
EVERETT SANDERS
Everett Sanders, 87, of Bates, Arkansas died Monday, October 18, 2004 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a
life long resident of the area. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bates for the last 72 years.
He was a retired lumber business man, 32nd degree member of the Waldron Masonic Lodge #132 and a Mason for
53 years. There were Masonic Rites at the cemetery. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lucille
Morris in 2000. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, at First Baptist Church in Bates,
AR with burial at Memorial Park in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Sanders; one daughter, Linda Taff of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one son, Gary
Sanders of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; one sister, Betty Oakes of Eufala, OK; 10 grandchildren, Melissa Ward of
Holdenville, OK, Chris Morris of Wilburton, OK, Dianna Poe of Charlottesville, VA, Scarlet Henley of Tulsa,
OK, Crystal Adams of Tulsa, OK, Cathy Fellers of Wagoner, OK, Myra Ballenger of Russellville, AR, Joyce
Peevyhouse of Ft. Smith, AR, Karen Standridge of Cabot, AR and Greg Sanders of Paris, AR; 15 great grandchildren,
Hannah & Nathan Ward, Blake & Shelby Morris, Tucker, Emily & Jackson Poe, Emma & Zachary Henley, Waylon Adams,
Chase Pope, Kennedy Standridge, Cole Sanders, Buddy & Madeline Fellers. Pallbearers were Chris Morris, Greg
Sanders, Joe Ward, Chris Poe, Tucker Poe, Keith Henley, Adam Adams, Tommy Fellers, Jackson Poe, Cole Sanders,
Nathan Ward, Blake Morris, Waylon Adams and Zachary Henley. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Oakes, Steve Oakes,
Don Sanders, Cliff Sanders, Richie Sanders, David Sanders, Larry Sanders, Johnny Sanders, Jerry Sanders,
Rick Sanders, Randy Sanders, Paul Winters, Jim Winters, Danny Blair, Bryen Winters, Stanley Tolbert. Music
provided by Dianna Poe, Melissa & Hannah Ward.
The Waldron News
7 June 2006
JIM B. SANDERS
Jim B. Sanders, 76, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006 in a Wichita hospital. He was a
retired machinist for 39 years at John Weitzel Inc. a Methodist by faith, he served on the USS Missouri,
and the USS Topeka in the Navy. He was also the youngest of 12 children. Funeral service will be 10:00
a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Cedar Creek Community Church with interment in the Sanders Cemetery in
Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter,
Cheryl Hodge of Eureka, KS; one son, R. Keith Sanders of Garden Plains, KS; two sisters, Dale Oliver of
Ft. Smith, AR; Lyda Hayes of Kansas City, KS; one brother, Dalton Sanders of Ft. Smith, AR; five grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Pallbearers were Henry Oliver, Paul Oliver, James Laird, Norm Combs, Jimmy Hayes
and Art Koehlar. Memorials may be made to the Sanders Cemetery, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786,
Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
18 July 2001
KATHLEEN SANDERS
Kathleen Sanders, 52, of Huntington, Arkansas died Saturday, July
14, 2001 in her home. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God and
was an employee of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 with burial
at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathrine Walker of Midland, AR; one
son, Aaron Sanders of Huntington, AR; two sisters, Mary Sue Trosper of Redlands,
OK and Peggy Dime of Ft. Smith, AR; six brothers, Jim Elmore of Greenwood, AR,
Ted Elmore, Darren Elmore of Huntington, AR, Fred Elmore of Booneville, AR,
Johnny Elmore of Roland, OK and Bobby Elmore and four grandchildren.
Scott County Times
18 February 2004
L.D. SANDERS
Bates--Funeral services for L.D. Sanders, 80, of Bates, Arkansas were held at 2:00
pm on Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Bates Assembly of God Church under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. L.D. Sanders died Wednesday, February
11, 2004 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment operator &
engineer, veteran of WWII and a member of Bates Assembly of God Church. He is
survived by two daughters, Margee Hunt of Sheldon, Iowa and Laura Gay Barnes of
Keota, Oklahoma; two sons, Lloyd Dale Sanders of Roswell, New Mexico and Chris
Sanders of Katy, Texas; one sister, Bernice Savage of Olympia, Washington; several
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
8 September 2004
MILDRED GRACE PARSLEY SANDERS
Mildred Grace Parsley Sanders was born November 21, 1909 in Brumner, Missouri. She was the youngest of the
four children of William Otis and Della Hennings. All of her siblings have preceded her in death. Mildred
grew up in Tuttle and Chickasah Oklahoma and attended Draughton Business School. She married Harve
Preston Parsley in Mansfield and moved to Oregon where Harve worked in an ordinance plant in support of
the war effort. Their first son, David, was born there. After the war they returned to Waldron. Harve
worked as a stockman and farmer and Mildred was a homemaker and mother. Their other son, Philip, arrived
soon after. Mildred was devoted to her family, friends and church. She loved to sing hymns as she worked
around the house. She also worked as a nurse in Waldron to support her family after Harve died in 1955.
She was also the widow of Everett Sanders. For a few years she lived with and took care of her sister
Hilda and brother-in-law, E.B. Hollis in Texas until their death. Mildred then moved to Moore, Oklahoma
to be near her son David. Mildred is survived by her son David and his wife Janice of Moore, Oklahoma
and their son Jason and his wife Hsing (Singing) of Austin, Texas; her son Philip and his wife Susan
of Savannah, Georgia and their daughter Sara Moak and her husband Scott and two great grandchildren,
Holly and Jayden of Chesapeake, Virginia; two nephews, Gerald Hollis of Tyler, Texas and Dale Holland
of Kansas City, Missouri; two nieces, Carol Leonard of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jane Rhiford of
Searcy, Arkansas as well as several other nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 4 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
8 December 1999
REBA SANDERS
Reba Sanders, 87, of Buna, Texas died on Tuesday, November 30,
1999 in a Beaumont, Texas hospital. She was a native of Atkins, Arkansas,
she had lived in Buna, Texas for 19 years and was a retired school
teacher.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1
at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home Chapel with burial at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
Dec. 2 at Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, Wynna Withers of Buna, TX; one
sister, Gen Ellis of North Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
25 September 2002
VIRGINIA SANDERS
Virginia Sanders, age 79, of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed
away Thursday, September 19, 2002 in Idabel.
She was born April 18, 1923 in Nella, Arkansas, to the
late Milton Andrew Mills and the late Nancy Vashtie Richmond
Mills. She was united in marriage to Warren Sanders for 61
years. Mrs. Sanders was a seamstress and was an electronics
assembler at Honeywell in California. She was a member of
the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her husband, Warren Sanders of
Idabel, Oklahoma; one son, Daniel W. Sanders of Horatio,
Arkansas; two daughters, Kathleen Barnard of Alamogordo,
New Mexico and Barbara Barnes of Olathe, Colorado; nine
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers
and sisters.
Funeral services were Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at
10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Nella, Arkansas.
Interment followed in the Shiloh Cemetery under the direction
of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Scott County Times
8 November 2000
PATRICIA SANDERSON
Patricia Ann Sanderson, 54, of Huntington passed away October 30,
2000 at a Fort Smith hospital. She was born December 29, 1945 at Abbott,
Arkansas to W.D. (Bill) and Thelma Irene Hope. Patricia was a homemaker
and was of the Assembly of God faith. Graveside services were held at
10:00 am Thursday, November 2, at Union Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Ray
Reynold and Rev. Ricky Elmore officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Gary Sanderson; one daughter
and son-in-law, Dana and Jeffery Buckner of Huntington; two sons, Brian
and his wife Jama Sanderson of Booneville and Christopher Sanderson and
his fiance Brandi Womack of Booneville. Also surviving are two grand-
daughters; one sister and brother-in-law Melba Jo and Randall Sanderson
of Witcherville; one brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Loretta Hope of
Mansfield and several nieces and nephews. Other survivors include
sister-in-law, Karen Coyle, brothers-in-law, Lynn Sanderson, Carroll
Elmore and his wife the late Kendra Elmore, Sam and his wife Kay Voss.
She also is survived by her parents W.D. (Bill) and Thelma Hope of
Witcherville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Tony Jones, LaJohn Jones, Todd Cumbie, Tim
Cumbie, Van Hattabaugh, Jr., Andy Morton, Brian Holland and Bruce Isham.
Scott County Times
19 November 2003
SAM SANDERSON
Rev. Sam Sanderson, 60, of Huntington, Arkansas died Friday, November 14, 2003
in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a minister at Pleasant Grove #3 Baptist Church in
Waldron and worked for the Rheem Company. He was a Vietnam veteran and member
of the American Legion. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday,
November 19, 2003 at Fellowship Baptist Church with burial at 2:00 pm at
National Cemetery in Ft. Smith under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield. He is survived by one daughter, Reyn Rouell of Greenwood; one son,
Shane Sanderson of Huntington; one brother, Randall Sanderson of Witcherville,
Arkansas; two grandchildren, Garrison and Braylon Tuck. Pallbearers will be
Brian Sanderson, Gary Sanderson, Tim Sharp, Eddie Ford, Michael Davidson
and Devin Davidson.
Scott County Times
10 August 2005
VELMA SANDERSON
Velma Juanita Sanderson, age 85, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005 in her
home. She was a homemaker, member of the Echo Assembly of God Church and County Extension Club. She
was a good Christian and role model and loving mother and grandmother. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm
Wednesday at the Pine Log Church with interment in the Pine Log Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Astor Sanderson of the
home; two daughters, Sue Ward of Huntington and Vadona Elmore of Booneville; one son, Dale Sanderson
of Booneville; two sisters, Hazel Elmore of Witcherville and Reba Davis of Huntington; one brother,
Bob Winters of Fort Smith; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son Lavon Sanderson. Serving as pallbearers will be Dax
Ward, Michael Ward, Shannon Ward, Billy Elmore, Justin Elmore, Cody Sanderson and Adam Sanderson.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Benny Sanderson and Matt Sanderson.
The Waldron News
30 September 1998
BERTHA SATTERFIELD
Bertha Satterfield, 91, of Waldron died Friday, September 25,
1998 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Evening Shade Baptist Church since 1929.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28 in the
Evening Shade Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Leigh Ann Tippit, of Pocola,
Oklahoma; one grandson and wife: Phillip and Jenna Oliver, of Waldron;
one great-granddaughter, Jamie McReynolds, of Norman, Okla.; one sister,
Retha Frasier, of California; two nieces: Ruby Leming and Cheryl Kopf,
both of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Lonnie Taff, Buddy Slaten, Dale Kopf, Gary Leming,
Bill Murry and Worman Owens.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
IRVIN E. SATTERFIELD
Irvin E. Satterfield, 95, of Ola, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in a Danville, Arkansas
hospital. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and was a dry cleaning owner/operator. Graveside
funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Hon Cemetery with interment in the
Hon Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
15 September 2004
LECIL RICHARD "TOM" SAWYER
Lecil Richard "Tom" Sawyer, age 97, passed away September 5, 2004 in Waldron. He was born on September 30,
1906 in Brinkley, Monroe County to the late Reverend Stephen Decatur and Hennetta Jolly Sawyer. He graduated
from Brinkley High School in 1962. He then attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway where he
graduated in 1932 and served as President of his graduating class. He played tackle on the football team
at State Teachers where he was named to the All Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference team and was one of
those picked by State Teachers Coach Dan Estes for his eleven all time best players. He received his Masters
Degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1947. He coached and taught school at Plainview
in Yell County from 1929 until 1931. Waldron Public Schools employed Sawyer to teach history and coach
athletics in 1932 and he was promoted to the position of Superintendent in 1934. He continued to teach and
was coach for 13 years in addition to his duties as superintendent. In those 13 years his teams won the
district title seven years, went undefeated four of those years and went to the state championship games in
1948 and 1949. In spite of his athletic accomplishments, when asked what he considered the high points of
his years with the Waldron Schools he was particularly proud that Scott County became the first county in
the state to consolidate into one central school district and of the district being accredited by the North
Central Association of Schools during his tenure. Upon his retirement as School Superintendent, Sawyer was
elected Mayor of Waldron in November of 1974 and served until 1983. He was the oldest member of the Waldron
First Baptist Church where he served on the Deacons and Advisory Council and taught a men's Sunday School
Class until his health would no longer permit. He was a member of the Waldron Chamber of Commerce where he
served two terms as president and he served as chairman of the Scott County Red Cross Board. He was a member
of the National School Administrators Association, the State Beta Club Board, the Clock Collectors
Association, and had lifetime memberships in the Arkansas Education Association, the National Education
Association and the Retired Teachers Association, and was a member of the Gideons International. In addition
to his parents, Sawyer was predeceased by his devoted wife of 61 years, Vera Mae Martin Sawyer, four brothers
and eight sisters. Survivors are one daughter, Mary Ann Salmon and her husband Don of North Little Rock, one
son, Thomas Franklin "Tom" Sawyer and his wife Susan of Houston, Texas; six granddaughters, Dona Boone, Karen
Cline and Gretchen Nail of North Little Rock and Jill Hatcher, Melissa Sawyer and Megan Sawyer of Little
Rock; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Sawyer and his wife Katie of Tulsa, a very special family
friend Hazel Frost of Waldron and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am at the First
Baptist Church in Waldron. Interment followed at Hawkins Cemetery in the Parks community under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Waldron Chapter of the Gideons International, CARTI, or
Arkansas Hospice.
The Waldron News
27 February 2008
BOBBY GENE SCANTLING
Bobby Gene Scantling, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a well driller and worked in road construction. Memorial services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23,
2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by wife,
Zola Scantling of the home; two daughters, Sherrie Denise Singleton and husband Leonard of Y-City and Delores
Yancey of Witcherville, AR; step-daughter, Laura Emhoolah of Oklahoma; son, Ron Scantling and wife Lisa of
Waldron; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, April Sue Shumate and husband Robert of Sallisaw,
OK; and many nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
11 September 2002
REVEREND CHARLES PAT SCANTLING
Waldron--Funeral services for Reverend Charles Pat Scantling,
71, of Waldron were held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 2 pm at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Cedar
Grove Cemetery at Booth under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
Reverend Scantling died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in a Fort
Smith hospital. He was an electrical engineer and a minister. He
was preceded in death by a son, Charles.
Survivors include his wife, Lila of the home; a daughter,
Patricia Collins of Mt. Ida; a son, Tony Scantling of Greenwood;
a sister, April (Sue) Shumate of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; two brothers,
Vernon Scantling and Bob Scantling both of Waldron; and three
grandchildren, Cary Plunkett of Greenwood, Charles Phillip Scantling
of Waldron and Jared Scantling of Greenwood.
Pallbearers were Vernon Scantling, Bobby Scantling, Donnie
Scantling, Johnnie Scantling, Jerry Armstrong and Johnny Polk.
Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Bennett, Nelton Henley,
Dale Kopf and Gary Offrede.
The Waldron News
31 March 1999
CHARLES PAUL SCANTLING
Charles Paul Scantling, 45, of Fort Smith, died Wednesday, March
24, 1999 in Fort Smith. He was a southern Baptist minister, a maintenance
engineer for Danny Thomas Management Company, he served as past music
director at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield and was a member of
Spradling Baptist Church in Fort Smith. He was also an Army veteran.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 in Rock
Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery
in Boothe.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Scantling of the home; one
son, Charles Phillip Scantling, of the home; his parents, Rev. Charles
and Lila Scantling of Waldron; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev.
Charles and Donna Van Pelt, of Fort Smith; one sister, Patricia Collins,
of Mount Ida; one brother, Tony Scantling, of Greenwood.
Pallbearers were Nelton Henley, Bill Newman, Jim Newman, Robert
Buchannan, Jon Colvett and Max Stewart.
McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
18 May 2005
DELLA FAYE SCANTLING
Della Faye Scantling, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
by two daughters, Terry Donita and Kathy Ann; two sisters, Ruby Brewer and Annie Key; and
three brothers, Sherman, Jerry and Orville Hattabaugh. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 pm Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Freedom
community under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived
by three daughters, Glynnis and her husband Jim Cook of Bixby, Oklahoma, Joy and her husband
Allen Ballard of Springdale, Arkansas, and Donna Scantling of Waldron; one son, Russell and
his wife Teresa Scantling of Waldron; five brothers, C.F. "Bud" Hattabaugh of Lucas, Lloyd
Hattabaugh of Freedom, Van, Howard Lee and Bob Hattabaugh, all of Mansfield; six grandchildren,
Sarah, Morgan, Lucas, Danie, Calla and Eli. Serving as pallbearers will be Bo Hattabaugh,
Jerald Hattabaugh, Steve Hattabaugh, Gene Brewer, Eddie Brewer and Tim Lewis.
Scott County Times
7 September 2005
FLOYD SCANTLING
Floyd Scantling, 86, of Story, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2005 in a Hot Springs
hospital. He was a veteran of W.W.II, a retired well driller, and a member of the Story Church of
God. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2005 at Story Church of God with
burial at Reed Cemetery near Story, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. He is survived by five daughters, Patsy Vanderpool of Charleston, Arkansas, Wanda Fryar
of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Joyce Marrow of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Barbara Brown of Mt. Ida, Arkansas
and Sharon Simpson of Benton, Arkansas; one son, Charles Scantling of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; two
brothers, Herbert Scantling of Hopper, Arkansas and Dean Scantling of Hopper, Arkansas; ten
grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Serving as
pallbearers were Tracy Smith, Sherleen Reed, Bobby Joe Irons, Gene McGill, Gene Howard and
Eddie Stanley. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Dr. John Simpson, First Responders and
Ambulance Services St. Joseph ICU Unit.
The Waldron News
20 October 1999
FREDA MAE SCANTLING
Freda Mae Scantling, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Saturday,
October 16, 1999 in her home. She was a homemaker and a Nazarene.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October
10 at the Waldron Nazarene Church with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery
in Booth, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon Scantling, Sr. of the home;
two daughters, Linda Polk and Sandra Armstrong both of Waldron, AR; four
sons, Vernon Jr., Bobby Jack, Donald Wayne and Johnny Ray all of Waldron,
AR; four sisters, Mary Jane, Linda, Karen, Shirley; one brother, Denver;
18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tommy Metcalf, David Goddard, Tommy Starr, Henry
Metcalf, Joel Goddard and Kenneth Williams. Honorary pallbearers were
Johnny Williams, Robert Riddle and Larry Metcalf.
Scott County Times
5 March 2003
GLEN D. SCANTLING
Glen D. Scantling, 72, ow Waldron died Saturday, March 1, 2003 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a retired logger and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by two
infant daughters, Terry Donita and Kathy Ann Scantling.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Freedom
Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Della Faye Scantling of the home; three daughters
and their husband, Glynis and Jim Cook of Bixby, Oklahoma, Joy and Allen Ballard
and Donna Scantling of Waldron, Arkansas; one son and his wife, Russell and
Teresa Scantling of Waldron, Arkansas; five sisters, Eva Lou Hattabaugh of
Freedom community, Arkansas, Della Smith of Booneville, Arkansas, Loretta
Anzar of Peoria, Arizona, Dorothy Posey of Peoria, Arizona and Delta Smith of
Sugar Grove, Arkansas; three brothers, Holt Scantling of Freedom community,
Donald Scantling of Boisie, Idaho, and Ronnie Scantling of Bentonville,
Arkansas; six grandchildren, Sarah McGehee of Las Vegas, Nevada, Morgan McGehee
of Bixby, Oklahoma, Lucas, Danielle, Calla and Eli Scantling all of Waldron,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
1 April 1998
IVIE F. SCANTLING
Ivie F. Scantling, 97, of Mt. Ida, formerly of Waldron and
Heavener, Oklahoma, died March 26,1998 in a Mt. Ida Nursing Home. He was
a well driller. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March
28,1998 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery
in Waldron.
Survivors include four sons: Floyd of Mt. Ida, Dean, of Huntsville,
and Herb, both of Glenwood; sisters: Tippie Frazier and Neta Metcalf, both
of Waldron; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
11 February 1998
MINNIE SCANTLING
Minnie Scantling, 87, of Bentonville, formerly of Waldron, died
February 7, 1998, in a Bentonville hospital. She was Pentecostal.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February
11, 1998 at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial at Lick
Creek Cemetery in Booneville.
She is survived by four sons: Glen Scantling, of Waldron, Hoyt
Scantling, of Mansfield, Donald Scantling, of Boise, Idaho, and Ronnie
Scantling, of Bentonville; five daughters: Eva Lou Hattabaugh, of
Mansfield, Della Mae and Delta Smith, both of Waldron, and Loretta Anzor
and Dorothy Posey, both of Peoria; three brothers: Joe Smith, of Jenny
Lind, John Smith, of Sugar Grove and Clay Smith, of Kansas; 27
grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
5 March 2003
VERNON SCANTLING
Vernon Basil Scantling, Sr., 69, of Waldron died Friday, February 28, 2003
in his home. He was a retired water well driller, a Baptist, 32nd Degree
Mason, and a Master of Logan Lodge #408 of Ione. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Freda Scantling.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 4, at the Waldron Church
of the Nazarene with burial with Masonic Rites at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the
Booth community under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Polk and Sandra Armstrong both of
Waldron; four sons, Vernon, Jr., Bobby Jack, Donald Wayne and Johnny Ray all of
Waldron; one sister, April Shumate of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; one brother, Bobby
Gene Scantling of Waldron; seventeen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were his sons and sons-in-law.
Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Starr, Johnny Williams, David Goddard, Tommy
Metcalf, D.J. Pyles, Chip Scantling and Jerrod Armstrong.
Scott County Times
7 February 2001
L.H. SCARBROUGH
L.H. Scarbrough, 75, of Waldron died Thursday, February 1, 2001 in
Waldron. He was a retired sawmill worker and a Primitive Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, February 3, 2001
in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
He is survived by several cousins and friends.
The Waldron News
16 July 2008
DELMAR O. SCHAPER
Delmar Otis Schaper was born in Mulvane, Kansas on June 13, 1928. His parents were Danile Otis and
Mina Mayfield Schaper and he was the youngest of five children, Dale, Jr., Dillard, Florence and
Kathryn. he grew up on a 160 acre farm during the Depression and WWII. He graduated from Mulvane High
School. Delmar volunteered for service in the United States Navy and became an enlisted man in 1946. He
served in several billets and was a submariner for seven years. After completing Officer Candidate School,
he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During that time, he became a commanding officer for the USS
Shrike, a minesweeper based out of Key West, Florida. He had seven children with his wife Claudine Woerner
Schaper of Charleston, Arkansas. In 1968 Claudine died at the age of 40 from cancer. Delmar retired in
Virginia Beach, Virginia from the Navy in 1969, promising his friends that "one thing I would never do is
raise chickens." Delmar moved the family from Virginia Beach, VA to Ft. Smith, Arkansas and eventually
bought a chicken farm in Waldron, Arkansas. Delmar moved the fmaily from Virginia Beach to Ft. Smith and
ironically bought a commercial poultry farm in Waldron. The farm prospered, however, Delmar sold it in
1986, the year after his youngest child graduated from high school. He moved back to Ft. Smith and became
a small businessman. He owned and operated a popular snow cone stand, Rainbow Shave Ice, which was located
at the corner of Kelley Highway and 50th Street. He sold shaved ice every summer for 17 years. When he
closed his stand, Delamr pursued one of his passions, travel. Over his lifetime, he visited 49 of the United
States and logged several hundred miles into Canada. The only state that he did not explore was Alaska. He
would organize his travels around an event, or a tractor show, to see combines moving in concert to harvest
vast fields, experience the fall in New England, or to travel to a blues festival. His vagabond streak kept
him on many a stat and county road. Delmar was able to combine his love of travel with his other passion,
music and dance. He was a member of the organization, Western Swing Music of the Southwest. For years this
allowed him to "cut-a-rug" and enjoy the music he so loved in the cities and towns across the region. Since
his arrival in Arkansas, he was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. For a time he
participated in the choir and was Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus. Delmar was a staunch Republican, member
of the Retired Military Officers Association, and a member of the National Rifle Association. During Christmas
holidays he would serve as a volunteer gift wrapper for Make-A-Wish at Central Mall. Navy Captain, farmer,
business owner, father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and son: the roles never quite tell the complete
story of this man. The stories that he would often tell of his travels and experiences are all that we have
left now and they will be told again by those who loved him dearly. He is survived by two daughters, Carol
Schaper Wilson of Newnan, Georgia and Rose Marie Saylors of Gilbert, Arkansas; five sons, Mark E. Schaper of
Melbourne, FL, Carl R. Schaper of Haleiwa, Hawaii, David Otis Schaper of Wahiawa, Hawaii, Gregory Schaper of
Bethlehem, PA and Bruce A. Schaper of Raleigh, NC; and 10 beloved grandchildren. Special mention is given to
Mrs. Isabelle Birnbaum of Ft. Smith, AR and her family. Services were Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Lewis
Funeral Chapel in Ft. Smith. Memorial Mass was Saturday, July 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
at 10 a.m. Military Honors and burial followed at 4:15 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, AR. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 320 Executive Court,
Suite 101, Little Rock, AR 72205.
The Waldron News
9 July 2002
JAMES ODIS SCHLINKER
James Odis Schlinker, 67, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, July 4, 2003
in his home in Mansfield, Arkansas. He was a 45 year member of the Rock
Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis &
Wilma Schlinker; one brother, William R. Schlinker and one half-brother,
Herbert Lee Schlinker. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 7,
2003 at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas with burial at
Old Union Cemetery in Hackett, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. He is survived by three sisters, Freida
Parish and Loreida Parish both of Mansfield, Arkansas and Marion Sue Scott
of Waldron, Arkansas; three brothers, Melbourne Schlinker and Ernest
Schlinker both of Mansfield, Arkansas and Robert Schlinker of Witcherville,
Arkansas; also several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and
many family and friends. Pallbearers were Johnny, Derral, George, Eddie
and Ronnie Schlinker and Nelton Henley.
The Waldron News
18 December 2002
ANNA MARIE SCHOON
Anna Marie Schoon, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Monday, December 9th, 2002 in a local hospital. She was
a homemaker and a Lutheran. She was preceded in death
by her husband William "Bill" Schoon. She attended
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God.
Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
December 13th at Salem Lutheran Church in Parkston,
SD with burial at Eigenfeld Lutheran Cemetery in
Parkston, SD under the direction of Clements-Weise
Funeral Home of Parkston, SD. Local arrangements
under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home of Fort
Smith, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, LaVonne Alice
Vearrier of Waldron, AR; two sons, Donald L. Schoon
of Amarillo, TX and Calvin W. Schoon of Columbia, SC;
two sisters Louella Mengenhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
and Elsa Hall of Sious Falls, SD.
Scott County Times
12 February 2003
BONNIE SCOTT
Bonnie Evelyn Scott, 81, of Waldron died Friday, February
7, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a member of the Boles
Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Robert Scott; one daughter, Thelma
Johnston; one granddaughter; one grandson, and one great
granddaughter.
Funeral services were at 10 am Monday, February 10,
2003 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following
at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by 5 daughters, Edna Piles of Parks,
Arkansas; Aldena Tinder of Waldron; Geneva Piper of Mena,
Arkansas; Linda Hill of Nashville, Arkansas and Teresa
Rodebush of Austin, Texas; one son, Aaron Scott of Boles,
Arkansas; two sisters, Juanita Sutton of Medford, Oregon
and Mary Cox of Mena, Arkansas; 4 brothers, Dale, Junior,
J.V. and Darrell Wilhite all of Mena, Arkansas; 15 grand-
children; 25 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Scott County Times
20 October 2004
CHESTER SCOTT
Chester Dalmon Scott, age 70, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Friday, October 15, 2004 in the Waldron
Hospital. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Barbara Scott; two daughters, Loretta Black and
Betty Cox both of Waldron; three sons, Damon Scott, Eddie Cheesman and Donnie Scott all of Waldron; three
sisters; one brother; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, October 18, 2004 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Clinton Kastl, Richard Fry, Chais Black,
Randy Scott, David Cheesman and Ed Travis. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Jones and
Tommy Waddle.
The Waldron News
28 October 1998
DOTHA MAE SCOTT
Dotha Mae Scott, 82, of Warrenburg, Missouri died Oct. 19, 1998 in
the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at Clinton Missouri.
She had lived in Kansas City from 1955 - 1979, and in Warrenburg
from 1979 - 1993. The last five years she lived in the Clinton Heathcare
and Rehabilitation Center.
She worked for Safeway Grocery Store in Kansas City, Missouri for
21 years, and she also attended the First Baptist Church in Warrenburg.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar Curtis Scott; two daughters,
Venola Bennett of Lebanon, Missouri and Hazel Cox of Blairstown, Missouri;
two sons, Thurman O. Scott of Claycomo, Missouri and John Scott of
Warrenburg; three sisters, Josie McIntyre of Eugene, Oregon, Nola Taylor
of Beaverton, Oregon, Iva Irons of Waldon; one brother, Dannie Rowlett;
l9 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Melvin Rowlett; one
granddaughter, Daphne Renee Scott.
The funeral service was set for 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at Williams Funeral
Chapel in Warrenburg under the direction of Rev. Easterwood with burial
at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Warrenburg, Missouri.
Pallbearers are Bryan Bennett, Boyd Bennett, Shawn Cox, Jeff Scott,
Curtis Scott, John Scott, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers are Mike Weigand, Doug Weigand, Jim Weigand,
Ron Riddle and Leland Marsh.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
EDGAR C. SCOTT
Edgar C. Scott, 82, of Warrensburg, Missouri, died Saturday, December
25, 1999. He was born March 22, 1917 in Montgomery County, AR to Orin and
Vera Scott.
He had been an auto worker for General Motors in Kansas City, was a
member of the Church of God in Cedar Creek, Arkansas, was a member of the
United Auto Worker's Local 93 in Kansas City, MO and was an Army veteran of
World War II serving from 1944 to 1945. He was married to Dotha Rowlett on
Oct. 14, 1939 in Cedar Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dotha,
his parents, and two brothers, Everett and Neil Scott.
He is survived by two daughters, Venola Bennett and her husband, Carl
of Lebanon, MO and Hazel Cox and her husband, Ronnie of Blairstown, MO; two
sons, Thurman O Scott and his wife, Verna of Claycomo, MO and John Scott and
his wife, Debbie of Warrensburg, MO; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Gladys Barber of Leachville, AR.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m.
at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, MO with Rev. Frank E. Myers
officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Sid Mifflin, Jim Weigand, Phillip Woods, Mike
Weigand, Russell Arwood and Steve Weigand. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby
Fisher, Charlie Robbins, Mark Murphy, Bill Dyer, Robert Trott and Jerry
Clements.
Contributions can be made to Gideon International or the American
Cancer Society.
The Waldron News
16 February 2005
HARVEY LOUIE SCOTT
On Monday, February 7, 2005 Harvey Louie Scott went to meet his heavenly father and rejoin his earthly parents,
Dr. James Louie Scott and Mary Ellen Barker, to whom he was born on October 26, 1930 in Boles, Arkansas. After
serving his county during the Korean War he returned to Arkansas where on July 3, 1956 he married the love of
his life, Nettie Louise Button and became an instant father to her younger siblings, Davella, Frankie, Sue,
David, Earl and Joe Ray Button. Harvey's greatest joy in this life was his family. He was a great Christian
man who always believed in helping anyone in need, giving to one and all without question. He instilled in his
family the love of God, a kind and forgiving spirit and a loyal ethic. Harvey & Nettie moved to Lake Jackson in
1985 to be close to their children and grandchildren. He worked at Lake Jackson Paint and Floor for numerous
years before retiring to help take care of his grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nettie Louise
Scott; a sister, Nell Frost of Mena, AR; a daughter, Mary Louise Howell; a son, Harvey Phillip Scott and his wife
Lee Ann; grandchildren, Harvey David Scott and wife Sarah, Nathaniel Scott and Marcus Ryan Howell all of Lake
Jackson; great-grandchild Genety Scott; numerous nieces and nephews who also knew "Uncle Harvey" would be there
for them when they were in need. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Plantation Health
Care Center for all the love and care he received during his stay there.
Scott County Times
20 November 2002
HETTIE SCOTT
Hettie Scott, 92, of Neosho, Missouri passed away Monday,
November 11, 2002. She was a homemaker, Baptist, and widow of
George Kearney Scott. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack
Scott and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 14, 2002
at 2:00 pm at the Hon Baptist Church with burial at Hon
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in
Waldron, Arkansas.
Survivors include three daughters, Flora Newman of Hon;
Mary Beaver of Neosho, MO; Betty Scott of Tulsa, OK; one son,
Linden Scott of Fort Smith, AR; two brothers, Jack Newman of
Cypress, CA; Manugus Newman of Bella Vista, AR; four grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Andrew Scott, Scotty Scott, Larry Scott,
Junior Newman and G.W. Stringer.
The Waldron News
20 August 2003
JOYCE ANNETTE SCOTT
Joyce Annette Scott, 81, of Danville, Arkansas, returned to the Lord on August
13, 2003. Joyce was born on June 10, 1922 in Fayette, Iowa to Irma Keene Roadman
and Earl Alan Roadman. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Irma and Earl
Roadman, two brothers, Keene Roadman of Margaretville, New York and Dr. Charles
Roadman of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Earline Albaugh of Harlingen,
Texas. Joyce lived in Waterloo, Iowa until 1927 and moved to Mitchell, South
Dakota where her father was president of Dakota Wesleyan University. With her
family, she moved to Sioux City, Iowa in 1936 where her father was president of
Morningside College. She attended the University of Illinois in 1943-44 where she
was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Joyce graduated from Morningside College
and then taught at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. In 1944 she married
Gene Paxton Scott in New Bern, North Carolina where he was stationed in the Marine
Corp at Cherry Point. In January of 1945, they entertained their first-born son
and continued the parenting path after returning to Sioux City with 6 more children
to come. Joyce taught at Morningside College from 1967 until 1972 where she was
also a member of Business and Professional Women in Sioux City. After purchasing
a cattle ranch in 1974, they relocated to Danville, Arkansas. In Danville, Joyce
was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. In addition to her love for
her family, Joyce enjoyed knitting, playing bridge with her friends and communicating
with family and friends through email. Her memory will be cherished by her husband,
Gene Paxton Scott; five sons, Gene Michael Scott (Mike) of San Diego, CA and Gregory
Ryan (Greg) Scott of San Diego, CA, Rick Corsair Scott of Sioux City, Iowa, William
Dell (Bill) Scott of Sioux City, Iowa, Shane Cameron Scott of Little Rock, AR; two
daughters, Cynthia (Cyndy) Jogene Scott-Forsythe of Little Rock, AR and Maryanne
(DeeDee) Olmstead of Linden, CA; two sisters, Katie Mills of Omaha, Nebraska and
Pauline Fishbeck of Manitowoc, WI. Joyce is also survived by 13 grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and many
loyal friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 2:00
p.m. at the Danville United Methodist Church, 202 E. Seventh in Danville. Memorials
may be made to Danville United Methodist Church, 202 E. Seventh, Danville, Arkansas
72833.
The Waldron News
11 June 2008
PAULINE SCOTT
Pauline Scott, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Harold J. Scott; sons Paul and wife Patsy of Yellville,
AR, James and wife Tracy of Lavaca, AR; sister Mary Giakas of Memphis, Tenn; four grandchildren, Paul Scott, Jr.,
Patrick Scott, Jamin Scott and Nicki Noland; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday,
June 12, 2008 at the Temple Baptist Church with interment at the Rocky Valley Cemetery in Mt. Ida. Visitation
will be Wednesday June 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Paul
Scott, Jr., Jamin Scott, Loyal Watts, Charles Roberts, Jr., Joseph Balkcon and Gary Cook. Memorial contributions
can be made to the Temple Baptist Church Building Fund at 40 Lake Road, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
14 April 1999
PEARL ELIZABETH SCOTT
Pearl Elizabeth Scott, 63, of Waldron, died Monday, April 12, 1999
in Hartford. She was a homemaker and attended Waldron Pentecostal Church
of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Scott.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 in
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pleasant Grove #3
Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters: Gwinda Sims of Boles, Debra
Wright of Hartford and Clara Carter of Witcherville; one son, Randy
Scott, of Waldron; two brothers, Jerry Cheeseman of Waldron and Mearl
Cheeseman of Ravia, Okla; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
17 July 2002
TRILBA MAE SCOTT
Waldron--Funeral services for Trilba Mae Scott, 87, of Waldron were held Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Needmore Assembly of God Church. Burial followed at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Scott died Monday, July 8, 2002 at the Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Needmore Assembly of God Church. She was also a member of the Home Extension Club. She was the widow of J.W. Scott and was preceded in death by a son, Sherman Scott and a daughter, Betty Mae Scott.
Survivors include four sons, Eugene Scott of Bloomer, Harold Scott of Boles, C.L. Scott of Greenwood and Charles Scott of Dayton; a sister, Myrtle Garner of Barling; thirteen grand- children; twenty-five great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were James Scott, Gary Scott, J.J. Scott, Jacob Scott, Jeremy Tittle and Junior Scott.
Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Bowers and Travis Bowers.
Scott County Times
31 December 2003
LOIS MAY SCRANTON
Waldron--Lois May Scranton, 84, of Waldron died Monday, December 22, 2003 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was a retired electrician with the McDonnell-Douglas
Aircraft Corporation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Scranton;
a daughter, Sue Alice Frost and a grandson, Robert Frost, Jr. She is survived by
three grandchildren, David Frost of Washington, Debbie Newborn and Becky Frost both
of Waldron; eleven great grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. Burial
was at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
The Waldron News
18 March 1998
CLARENCE (DOC) SCROGGINS
Clarence (Doc) Scroggins, 72, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 10 in a
local hospital. He was a retired Tech for U.S. Forest Service after 46
years of service, and attended Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13 in
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near
Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Hicks Scroggins, of the home;
one son and daughter-in-law: Terral Kent and Sissy Scroggins, of
Mansfield; one grandchild, Jeffery DeWayne Pyles, of Mansfield; several
nieces and nephews.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
24 May 2006
BOBBY JOE SEHORN
Bobby Joe "Bob" Sehorn, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 at his home. He was a
retired truck driver and rancher, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal
Church of God. Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Sehorn
Cemetery with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by his wife, Dorothy Sehorn of the home; three daughters, Beverly Hunt and husband Rickey of Waldron, AR,
Sharon Carmean and husband Chris of Waldron, AR and Lana Sehorn and partner Shannon Scott of Lavaca, AR; one
step daughter, Amy Childs of Houston, TX; one sister, Sue Slater of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Bill Sehorn
of Oklahoma City, OK and George Sehorn of Clovis, NM; eight grandchildren, Nickey Hunt, April Hale, Dana
Shaddon, Adam Lagaveen, Andrea Ridenhour, Meagan, Benn and Jordan Scott; ten great grandchildren, Katlin
Lyle, Hayden Shores Horn, Kristin Cogburn, William Cogburn, Jr., Calob, Zachary, Madison Hale, Seth Trenton,
and Trevor Hunt. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Vera Sehorn, daughter, Linda Diane Roberson,
and grandson, Wesley Horn.
Scott County Times
21 January 2004
CARL SEHORN
Carl "Nick" Sehorn, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January 16, 2004 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired timber worker. Graveside service was held at
10:00 am Monday, January 19, 2004 at Sehorn Cemetery with burial at Sehorn Cemetery,
Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Sehorn; one son, Nicky Sehorn of Waldron; two sister,
Barbara Womack of San Pedro, California and Sue Slater of Waldron, Arkansas; four
brothers, Bill of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bob and Dean of Waldron, and George of
Clovis, NM; one grandson, Derrek Sehorn of Waldron.
Scott County Times
11 February 2004
DEAN SEHORN
Waldron--Graveside services for Dean Sehorn, 67, of Waldron were held Thursday,
February 5, 2004 at 2 pm at Sehorn Cemetery at Winfield, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Sehorn died Monday, February 2, 2004 at a
Waldron hospital. He was a retired logger and welder. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Nick Sehorn. Survivors include his wife, Deanna of the home; one daughter,
Marina Atchley of Waldron; one son, Rick Sehorn of Hon; two sisters, Barbara Womack
of San Pablo, California and Sue Slater of Waldron; three brothers, Bill Sehorn of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bob Sehorn of Waldron and George Sehorn of Clovis, New
Mexico; four grandchildren, Emily Sehorn of West Fork, Joshua Adair, Jacob Atchley
and Miranda Atchley all of Waldron; and three great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 April 2007
DERALD SEHORN
Derald Sehorn, age 75, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 in Ft. Smith. He was a
member of First Baptist Church of Arkoma. He was a former assembler at Rheem Manufacturing, a barber for
17 years and retired from the Arkoma Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Sehorn Liles and a son, Ronald Sehorn. Services were 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Arkoma, Oklahoma with burial to follow at
Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. He is
survived by his wife Billie of the home; two sons, Odell Finney of Olive Branch, Miss., and Lance
Sehorn of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Bobby Sehorn of Humbolt, Kansas; two grandchildren, Shawn and Ryan
Finney of Olive Branch, Miss. Pallbearers will be Harold Slucher, Nolan Branscum, Pat Martin, Shawn Finney,
Ryan Finney and Tony Sehorn. Memorial may be sent to: First Baptist Church of Arkoma, 200 Sicard Avenue,
Arkoma, OK 74901 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 971, Ft. Smith, AR 72901.
Scott County Times
3 January 2001
MARY SEHORN
Mary Adaline Sehorn, 89, of Waldron died Saturday, December 23,
2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of
Winfield Baptist Church and the widow of James Sehorn.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, December 26,
2000 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in
Winfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by one sister, Robbie Brown of Waldron; one
sister-in-law, Jewell Brown of Waldron; one brother, Elisha Brown of
Waldron and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
18 March 1998
FLORA SELF
Flora Self, 82, of Waldron died Sunday, March 15, 1998 in a local
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Tate Town Pentecostal Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 in Friendship
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters: Betty Bishop, of Waldron, Louise
Garrett, of Colorado City, Texas, Irene Callahan and Patricia Hunt, both
of Greenwood; two sisters: Elsie Ledwig, of Kansas City, Missouri and
Onie Nelson, of Bonanza; one brother, Ted Slater, of Waldron; 16
grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
26 October 2005
FULTON LEE "RED" SELF
Fulton Lee "Red" Self, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, October 24, 2005 in a Waldron nursing
home. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a farmer. Funeral service will be held at
2:00 pm Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery
in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived
by his wife Norma Lee of the home; two sons, James Self of Waldron, Arkansas and Charlie Self of the
home; one sister, Mary Sue Pace of Elk City, Kansas; two grandchildren, Philip Self and
Gail Self.
Scott County Times
30 August 2000
SADIE SELF
Sadie Marie Self, 95, of Waldron passed away Sunday, August 27, at a Waldron nursing home.
She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Mrs. Self was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D.
Self, Sr. and two daughters. Mrs. Self is survived by two sons, R.D. Self, Jr. and Raymond
Self both of Waldron; two daughters, Athadean Weir of Springdale, Arkansas and Paulene
Mitchell of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Other survivors include ten grandchildren, seventeen great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 am
Wednesday, August 30, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Mount Pleasant
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers for Mrs. Self are R.L.
Self, Dennis Mitchell, Jim Weir, Michael Cox, Drew Weir and Jeff Mitchell.
The Waldron News
2 January 2008 & 9 January 2008
TADE SELF
Tade Self, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital.
He was a retired sawmill worker and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
December 22, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Self of the home; one daughter,
Rhonda Branum of Muldrow, Oklahoma; three step children; one grandson; one granddaughter; nine step-grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Beatrice Hanf of Rogers, Arkansas;
several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mike House, Rick Black, Lonnie Apple, Bradley Apple, Jerry Casey,
Sean Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Hunt, Bill Black, Dale Long, John Branum.
The Waldron News
1 November 2006
THEO MAXINE REEDER SELF
Theo Maxine Reeder Self, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in a Ft. Smith, Arkansas hospital.
She was born on September 4, 1920 in Greenridge, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mt.
Pleasant United Methodist Church in Waldron, Arkansas, a member of the Rocketts, a 1938 graduate of the
Fort Smith Senior High, and a longtime volunteer in the Waldron Nursing Home and Hospital. She was
preceded in death by her husband Waymon M. Self. She is survived by two daughters, Sophia Kay Caldwell
and husband Joe of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Nancy S. Casey and husband Jerry of Little Rock and Waldron,
Arkansas; one son, William Matt Self of Waldron; four grandchildren, Billy Caldwell of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Beverly White, Renee Singleton and Nichole Parsons of Waldron, Arkansas and four great-
grandchildren, Ashton Parsons of Waldron, Arkansas, Brandon Caldwell, Jaron Luttrell and Curtis Luttrell;
and one sister, Mertha Dragulski. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, at the
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church or
the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas
72958.
Scott County Times
1 February 2006
WILLIAM SELF
William Wayford Self, age 90 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a retired sawmill owner and operator and a Methodist. Funeral services were at 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under
the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one sister, Beatrice Hanf of Rogers, Arkansas; one
brother Tade Self of Waldron, Arkansas; nine nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews and several
cousins. Pallbearers were Jerry Casey, Brad Heath, Billy Joe Caldwell, Randell Havner, Mike House and Bruce
Self. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Long and L.D. Casey.
Scott County Times
21 September 2005
BEATRICE SELKIRK
Beatrice Selkirk, age 82, of Greenwood formerly of Waldron died Friday, September 16, 2005 in a
Greenwood nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pilot Prairie Church. She is
survived by one son, Tommy Selkirk of Greenwood; two grandchildren, Alexander of Plano, Texas and
Scarlett of Greenwood. Graveside services were held at 3:00 pm Saturday, September 17, 2005 at
Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
9 March 2005
LAURA SELPH
Laura C. Selph was born to Laura and Herman Perry on August 20, 1920 in Fort Smith. She went home on March 4,
2005 in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roger Austin Selph and a son,
James Austin Selph. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Wayne Andrews of Fort
Smith, Carolyn and Donald McAllister of Alma and Laura and Terry Olson of Bentonville; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Daniel and Helen Selph of Winslow and Perry Selph of Venezuela; nine grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed her large family, painting ceramics, making
porcelain dolls, cooking, crocheting and sewing. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 7, 2005
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood. Brother Phil Whitten of
Oak Cliff Baptist Church officiated.
The Waldron News
2 February 2005
CAROLYN SELLS
Carolyn Sells, age 39, of Norman, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 26, 2005. She was born on February 25,
1965, at El Dorado, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bud Carpenter and Jo Ella Hall Carpenter. On October 18, 1991,
she was married to Kenny Sells. She was preceded in death by her father. She was a member of the Norman First
Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Sells of Norman; one son, John Sells of
Norman; two daughters and one son-in-law, Autumn and Brian Fitzgerald of Seattle, Washington, and Holly Sells of
Glenwood; her mother, Jo Carpenter of Y-City; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Lori Carpenter of Waldron;
one grandson, Evan Tidwell of Glenwood; and one nephew, Chad Carpenter of Waldron. Services were held at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2005 in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Wills and Rev. Ray
Carpenter officiating. Interment was in Black Springs Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home
of Glenwood. Pallbearers were Kevin Brown, James Carpenter, Mike Hall, Ron Montgomery, Buddy Maxey and
Brian Fitzgerald. Guest registry is at www.davis-smithfuneralhome.com.
The Waldron News
19 August 1998
SHIRLEY B. SEVIER
Shirley B. Sevier, 85, of Waldron, died Sunday, August 16, 1998
in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a Baptist a retired LPN from Pinewood
Nursing Home, and a past member of The Eastern Star with a fifty year
pin. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Cordy
Mayfield, two brothers and two sisters. Her husband, Harlen L. (Bud)
Sevier was killed in W.W.II.
Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18,1998 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Don and Joan Sevier,
of Russellville; one step-son: Bill Sevier, of Quince, California; one
granddaughter and family: Dr. Blaine and Julie Leeds and great grandsons
Brandt and Brennan Leeds, of Clarksville.
Pallbearers were Bill Black, Dutch Bliss, Jim H. Currier, Dick
Davis, Clyde Audas and Kenny Jones.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
GRACE EDITH SHADD
Grace Edith Shadd, 92, of Waldron died Feb. 6 in a local
nursing home. She was a retired clerk for Scott County Health
Department and a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at Haw Creek Baptist
Church with burial at Pearson Cemetery of Waldron, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include one son, Lee V. Shadd of Waldron; one
sister, Sofronia Squire of Hanford, California; three grandchildren,
LeeAnn Brannon of Burke, Virginia, Scott Shadd of Waldron, Robert
Lee Shadd of Astoria, Oregon; four great grandchildren.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 7, at the Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Lenny Lott, Stewart Byford, Jack Smith,
Marvin Gillean, Thomas McCann and Mike Stringer.
Scott County Times
26 March 2003
ROBERT LEE SHADD
Oregon--Funeral services for Robert Lee Shadd, 40, of Astoria, Oregon were held
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 2 pm at the Seaside Christian Church in Warrenton,
Oregon. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Waldron.
Mr. Shadd was born January 5, 1963 at San Rafael, California to Lee and Joann
Shadd. He died March 20, 2003 at his home in Astoria.
He was a 1981 graduate of Waldron High School. He married Cindy Gilleylen, March
13, 1982. He served in the US Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist from
December 1981 to August 1992. He was a Seaside Law Enforcement Officer beginning
his employment there in December 1993. He enjoyed skiing and loved the ocean and
sailing.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Yvonne Shadd of the home; a daughter, Sierra
Whitney Shadd of Astoria; a son, Dawson Yukon Shadd of Astoria; his parents, Lee
and Joann Shadd of Waldron; a sister, LeeAnn Brannon of Burke, Virginia; and a
brother, Scott Alan Shadd of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hughes-Ransom Mortuary of Astoria,
Oregon.
The Waldron News
31 October 2007
ESTHER MAXINE SHADDON
Esther Maxine Shaddon, age 67, of Y-City, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 26, 2007 at her home. She was
born April 13, 1940 in Boles, Arkansas to the late William Mack "Bink" Miner and the late Ruby Mae Pettit
Miner. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Shaddon for 51 years. She was a homemaker and was a member
of the Chant Lane Pentecostal Church in Y-City. Mrs. Shaddon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her
husband, Billy G. Shaddon of the home; three sons, Billy Max Shaddon of Waldron, AR, Johnny Ray Shaddon and
wife Gail of Y-City, AR, and Mike Shaddon and wife Janet of Y-City, AR; three daughters, Donna Diann Cox-
Hoofman and husband Dan of Little Rock, AR, Brenda Kay Funk and husband Steve of Green Forest, AR and Glanda
Faye Woodard and husband Randall of Y-City, AR; one sister, Sharon Mae Pace and husband Mickey of Y-City, AR;
brother, William "Jack" Miner and wife Joyce of Y-City, AR; 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Bink and Ruby Miner, and infant twins, a brother and a sister. Funeral
services were held Monday, October 29, 2007 at 2;00 p.m. at Chant Lane Pentecostal Church with Reverend
Doyle Reynolds and Reverend Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment followed at Chant Cemetery under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
8 January 2003
RAYMOND SHANK
Raymond Harry Shank, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas
died Monday, December 30, 2002 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a retired auto mechanic and veteran of WWII and
a member of Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday,
January 3, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
burial at Lamb Cemetery neary Waldron, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Barnett
of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Sharon Hickman of Alamogordo,
Arkansas; one son, Don Shank of Waldron, Arkansas; one
sister, Ruby Lemarr of Owasso, Oklahoma; three grand-
children and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
24 June 1998
WILLENE MAE SHANK
Willene Mae Shank, 71, of Waldron, died Thursday, June 18, 1998 in
Fort Smith. She was a waitress and a Baptist.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20
in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola.
Survivors include two daughters: Joyce Barnett, of Fort Smith and
Sharon Hickman, of Alamogordo, New Mexico; one son, Don Shank, of Waldron;
one sister, Jenice Morehead, of Waldron; three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eldred Tinder, J.D. Graham, Gene Barnett,
J.D. Barnett, TilIis Buckeleu and Ray Shank.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
26 May 1999
WALTER TAYLOR SHANNON
Walter Taylor Shannon, 80, of Waldron, died Friday, May 21, 1999
in Palestine, Texas. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints and was retired after 20 years of service with the
Santa Fe Railroad. After retirement Mr. Shannon did hand engraving on
guns.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Duncan of Palestine, Tex.
and Mary Rollins of Fort Worth, Tex; one son, Jimmy Shannon of Tulsa,
Okla; grandchildren: Donald Wayne Berry and Holli Payblas, both of Fort
Worth, Tex., Stephanie Watkins and Jennifer Smith, both of Palestine,
Tex., Michael Duncan of Waldron, Michelle Shannon of Convers, Georgia,
Brandy Carnes of Conroe, Tex., Ben Shannon of Duncan, Okla. and Edgar
Shannon of Tulsa, Okla.
Pallbearers were Glen Dale Sparks, Jim Isham, Bob Bottoms, Shelby
McEntire, Malvin McEntire and Clyde Hawkins.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
28 July 2004
CHRISTOPHER JAMES SHAW
Waldron--Memorial service for Christopher James Shaw, 37, of Waldron, Arkansas was held at 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 25 at Waldron Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Christopher James Shaw passed away Friday,
July 23 in a Fort Smith hospital. Mr. Shaw is survived by his mother, Janice Merrill of Los Angeles,
California; three sisters, Terrie Crabtree of Waldron, Jerri Springstead of Bakersfield, California
and Hope Phillips of Los Angeles, California; two brothers, Jesse Merrill of Arvin, California and
Randy Shaw of Florida; nieces and nephews, Leanne Crabtree, Lacy Cooper, Cheyenne Crabtree, Michael
Crabtree, Brandon Crabtree and Dakota Crabtree all of the home.
Scott County Times
14 August 2002
FLOYD LEE SHAW
Floyd Lee Shaw, 76, of Waldron died Tuesday, August 6, 2002
in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired feed mill manager for
Val-Mac Ind. and also retired from Wal-Mart. He was a veteran of
WWII, serving in the Navy, and a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 8, 2002
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pearson Cemetery
in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Virgie; one daughter, Donna
Engle of St. Louis, Missouri; 3 grandchildren, Shannon Slater of
Waldron, Melissa Ingle of Waldron and Dianna Nordin of Clearwater,
Florida; and 11 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were James Montgomery, John Ingle, Mickey Slater,
Manuel Berlange, Mike Yandell and William Brown.
The Waldron News
2 March 2005
ETHAN RAY SHELBY
Ethan Ray Shelby, age 2, of Hackett, Arkansas died Saturday, February 26, 2005 in Hackett, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Heather Shelby of the home; paternal
grandparents. Ralph and Willa Mae Shelby of Grove, OK; maternal grandparents, Gary and Victoria Ramsey of
Van Buren, AR; maternal great-grandmother, JoAnn Jones of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Brooklynn Moir,
Makaylia Shelby and Alysia Shelby all of the home; one brother, Gavin Allen of the home. Pallbearers will
be Ales Patton, James Lewis, David Shores, Don Pollock and Charley Patton.
The Waldron News
7 April 1999
LENA SHELTON
Lena Shelton, 80, of Heavener, Okla., died Tuesday, March 30,
1999 in Heavener. She was a long time resident of the area and a
member of the Pentecostal faith. She was a retired nurses aid.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, in
Dowden Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Panama,
Okla.
Survivors include seven daughters: Shirley Webb and Pricilla
Harrison, both of Huntington, Rebecca Holt, of Marlow, Okla., Ruth
Carnell, of Fremont, Calif., Dona Holland, of Tulsa, Okla., Bea
Heydenreich, of Fort Smith and Martha Scott, of Heavener, Okla; two
sons, Carl, of Heavener, Okla. and Randy, of Monroe, Okla; two sisters,
Hazel King and Betty King, both of Phoenix, Ariz; 27 grandchildren and
21 great-grandchildren.
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, Okla. was in charge of
arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 March 2001
LYNN H. SHELTON
Lynn H. Shelton, age 84, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the home
of his daughter in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born November 18, 1916 in
Vivian, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Charles Shelton and Eurtis
Griffin Shelton.
He graduated from high school in Artesia, New Mexico and worked in
management positions for J.C. Penney Company for sixteen years. He was a
veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
He served as the minister for Churches of Christ in New Mexico, Texas,
Colorado, Nebraska and Waldron, Arkansas for over fifty years. His final
sermon was preached at the Crystal Springs Church of Christ last November.
He was joined in these efforts by his wife of fifty-five years, the late
Milta Newman Shelton.
He is survived by his son, Victor L. Shelton and his wife Rita of
Springfield, Missouri and his daughter Sherra Sue Shelton Phillips and her
husband, Ronald W. Phillips of Little Rock; sister-in-law Jane Newman of
Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Dunagan and her husband Steven of
Springfield, Missouri; Sunny Joy Park and her husband Michael of Lubbock,
Texas; Justin Phillips and his fiancee Shauri Taskey; and Aaron Lynn Phillips
all of Little Rock; and great grandson Brady Mac Dunnigan; and two nieces
and a nephew.
After retiring from the church at Waldron he moved to Little Rock.
He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He married a very
special lady four years ago, Bessie Brown Shelton, and with this marriage
acquired a large and loving extended family which he counted as his own.
Survivors are daughters, Carolyn Wright and her husband Wayne, Danita Hart
and husband James, and Debbie Wright and husband Wally, all of the Little
Rock area, six grandchildren, Tonya Hoffman, Andrea Collatt, Scott Wright,
Jeremy Wright, Samantha Brooks, and Amanda Wright, and five great-grand-
children, Brooks Wright, Drew Collatt, Zach Groves, A.J. Collatt and Clare
Grace Wright.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and golfing buddies.
He was proud of the fact that at the age of 82, he shot his age at the golf
course. He had such knowledge of the Bible, a wonderful smile which conveyed
care and kindness, concern and patience, a great shock of silver wavy hair
and love for all whose lives he touched. He was "Grandpa Shelton" to Nicholas
and Emilee Phillips, Lindsey Niesen and a lot of other children. Our bonds
of family and friendship will be everlasting in Christ.
A special thanks to Dr. Ralph Broadwater and his staff and the nurses
and caretakers at University Hospital and the staff of the Surgery Oncology
Clinic at Arkansas Cancer Research Center.
A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17th, at
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral
Home. His cremated remains will be carried by his children for burial at
Pinon, New Mexico.
The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to
Hospice Homecare, Arkansas Cancer Research Center, the mission fund at
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ or Central Arkansas Christian School.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
MILDRED SHELTON
Mildred Shelton, 91, of Mansfield, died Monday, April 27, 1998 in a
Greenwood nursing home. She was a nurse.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 1998 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Shady Point
Cemetery in Shady Point, Oklahoma.
Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Downey, of Mansfield; four
grandchildren: Sharon, Karen, Becky and Tanya; 14 great-grandchildren and
five great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Carl Shelton, Randy Shelton, Charlie Scott, Ron
Shelton, Mitt Shelton and Wesley Heydenreich.
The Waldron News
13 October 1999
WILLIAM VIRGIL "BILL" SHELTON
William Virgil "Bill" Shelton, 80, of Boles, Arkansas died on
Monday, October 4, 1999 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a retired
timber worker, a veteran of WWII and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 9
at Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church with burial at 3:30 p.m. at Big
Cedar Cemetery in Big Cedar, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Shelton of the home; one
daughter, Darlene Warner of Jackson, CA; one son, Kent Morgan Shelton
of Sutter Creek, CA; two step-sons, David Evans of Ink, AR and William
Wilcox of Parks, AR; three sisters, Stella Kenner of Mt. Pine, AR;
Lular Edge of Mt. Ida, AR and Charlott Ann Shumaker of San Antonio, TX;
one brother, Arthur Shelton of Dierks, AR; one aunt, Novelta Davis of
Big Cedar, OK; four grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eugene Whisenhunt, Brad Whisenhunt, Mike
Whisenhunt, Vernon Davis, David Davis and Lester Thompkins.
The Waldron News
31 October 2007
WILLIAM A. SHEPARD
William A. Shepard, 73, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, October 25, 2007 in a Waldron nursing home. He
was a retired welder. Memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Shepard of the home; five daughters, Margaret Broussard of Baton
Rouge, LA, Sara Moody of Baton Rouge, LA, Nancy Tarber of Baton Rouge, LA, Jeri Allsion of Richmond, KY and
Joni Walters of Oklahoma; three sons, Jeff Winey of Lafayette, LA, John Swiney of Lafayette, LA and Charlie
Walton of Cameron, OK; one sister, Janet Calhoun of Houston, TX; 11 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
The Waldron News
4 February 1998
ANNIE JANE JOHNSTON SHERRILL
Annie Jane Johnston Sherrill, 93, of Bates died Sunday, February 1,
1998 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3 at Weeks
Cemetery in Bates.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sanders, of Bates;
several nieces and nephews; six grandchildren: Ted Johnston, of Bates,
Carl Johnston, Debbie Johnston, Kenny Johnston and Terry Johnston, all of
Waldron, and Diana Hattabaugh, of Elm Park.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 October 1998
DOROTHY MAXINE SHERRILL
Dorothy Maxine Sherrill, 82, of Waldron died Oct. 16, 1998 in her
home. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church and a retired school
maintenance worker.
Funeral service was set for 10 a.m. Oct.19 at Martin Funeral Home
in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Greta and Frank Allen
of Mulberry, Arkansas; two sisters, Willa Mae Blackmon and Vineta Nelson
both of Waldron; one brother, John Morris of Waldron; two grandchildren,
Sean Allen, and Sherrilleta Allen Burnham; two great-grandchildren, Cole
Allen and Cathy Allen.
Pallbearers are Robert Blackmon, Duane Blackmon, Steve Chestnut,
James Kopf, Albert, Lee Marcy, Troy Don Rippy, Roy Lee Rippy and Tony
Blackmon.
Honorary pallbearers are Sean Allen, Lewis Blackmon and Lyn Nelson.
Scott County Times
20 October 2004
ESTER K. JAMES SHERRILL
Ester Kinder James Sherrill, age 88, of Waldron died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in the Waldron Hospital.
She was a homemaker and attended Scott County Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her
husbands, Vance James and John Sherrill; a son, Marcus R. James and her parents, Maurice C. and Mary Van
Della Caldwell Kinder. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Olaimey and husband Amal of Maumelle, Arkansas
and Becky Wilkens and husband Virgil of Blue Ball, Arkansas; two step daughters, Jennie Barnes and Laverne
Ridenhour; three sons, Ronnie and wife Von James of Blue Ball, Arkanas, Robert and wife Susan James of
Olympia, Washington, Warren and wife Anne James of West Fork, Arkansas; one stepson, James Sherrill; five
grandchildren, Rhonda James, Kelly James, Jay James, Sean James and Eric Wilkins; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Earl Ladd Cemetery with burial at Earl
Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Serving
as pallbearers were Eric Wilkins, Jay James, Kirk Dedmon, Jim Evans and Nelson Resch.
Scott County Times
16 February 2005
JIMMY SHERRILL
Jimmy Lee Sherrill, 54, of Bates, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 in his home. He was retired from
Tyson Foods in Waldron and a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother,
one step-son, mother and father, grandmother and grandfather. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday,
February 11, 2005 at Weeks Church with burial at Weeks Cemetery near Bates, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Janis Sherrill of the home; two daughters,
one step-daughter, Joyce Ann Larkin of Poteau, Oklahoma; one step-son, Christopher Landrum of Houston, Texas;
two sisters, Mary Stafford and Mona Smallwood both of Bates, Arkansas; seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were
Christopher Landrum, Aaron Duncan, Joe Stafford, Charley Abbott, James Kelley, Daniel Free, Caleb Free and
Tommy Jo Burns. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Abbott, Larry Hill, Clarence Smallwood, Ralph Cagle and Harvey
Parker.
Scott County Times
23 February 2005
JULIA SHERRILL
Julia Earnestine (Slater) Sherrill, age 84, of Waldron died Saturday, February 19, 2005 in her home. She was
a member of the Lamb Church and retired from Tyson. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Sherrill of
Waldron; six daughters, Wanda Ferguson, Mary Adams, Linda Hunt, Norene Trozzi, Judy Mahurin all of Waldron
and Carolyn Wagner of Benton, Arkansas; two sons, Clifton Ray Slater of Waldron and Larry Slater of Greenwood;
one half sister, Elsie of Booneville; one half brother, Chuck Wilson of Fort Smith; twenty-four grandchildren
and forty-seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at
Lamb Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Serving as pallbearers were Terry Martin, Eric Adams, Murphy McEntire, Travis Slater
and Brent Slater.
Scott County Times
20 July 2005
LARRY SHERRILL
Larry W. Sherrill, age 59, of Waldron died July 11, 2005 in Ft. Smith. He was a member of the
Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Larue; four sons, Jeffery Sherrill of Green
Valley, Arizona, Scott Sherrill of Bay City, Texas, Michael Sherrill of Wharton, Texas and Jayson
Sherrill of Poteau, Oklahoma; one sister, Betty Warren of Richwood, Texas; one brother, C.L. Sherrill,
Sr. of Waxahachie, Texas; two granddaughters, Andrea and Alexis; five grandsons, Scotty, Derrick,
Christopher, Justin and Kyle. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 14, 2005 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Weeks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Lasiter, Vernon Woodard, Randall Fox, Clarence Smallwood, Jimmy
Oswald and Jim Wilson.
Scott County Times
20 August 2003
WILLIAM SHERRILL
William N. "Bill" Sherrill age 78 of Bluffton died Thursday, August 14 at his
son's home in Bluffton. Mr. Sherrill was born January 29, 1925 in Hon, Arkansas
to the late David Meeks and Emily Abigail Slater Sherrill. He was an Army veteran,
retired mechanic, a master Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge #123 in Bluffton,
and the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church and a retired pastor of Pleasant Hill
Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Sherrill. Survivors
are five sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Debra Sherrill, Rick and Joyce
Sherrill and Mike Sherrill all of Bluffton, Terry and Marilyn Sherrill of Waldron,
Seth and Madaline Sherrill of Castroville, Texas; a brother, Leonard Sherrill of
Blue Ball; two sisters, Ora Powell of Pine Bluff and Opal Phillips of Star City,
ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces,
cousins and friends. Services were held Monday, August 18, 2003, 10:00 am at the
Wing Community Church with Terry Sherrill officiating. Interment was at the Mt.
Zion Cemetery in Bluffton by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were
Timothy, Scott, Travis, Nolan and Cody Sherrill and Mitch Evans. Honorary
pallbearers were Alex Evans, Mitchell Evans and Darris Hill.
The Waldron News
29 August 2001
BOBBY JOE SHIPMAN
Bobby Joe Shipman, 59, of Mountain Pine, Arkansas died Saturday, August
25, 2001. He was born March 11, 1942 in Waldron, Arkansas. He was a member of
Waldron Grove Community Church, a former pastor and Sunday School teacher and
served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Belzora Shipman.
He is survived by his wife Edna Shipman of Mountain Pine, AR; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy & Leo Baker of Kalamazoo, MI and Lou Ann &
Billy Whitman of Ft. Worth, TX; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby & Lisa
Shipman of Booneville, AR and James Shipman of Mountain Pine, AR; two sisters,
Joan Owens of Chicago, IL and Evelyn Saba of Bluebell, CT; one brother, Doyle
R. Shipman of Seattle, WA; three grandsons, Bryan Shipman, Cordell James Shipman
and Tyler Shipman; and two granddaughters, Holly Ray Whitman and Louise Annette
Whitman.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at
Walnut Grove Community Church with Rev. Johnny Bratton and Rev. Roger Harper
officiating. Burial was at Rock Springs Cemetery in Buckville, AR under the
direction of Caruth Village Funeral Home. Full military honors were provided
by Thaddeus H. Caraway VFW Post #2278 Honor Guard.
Pallbearers were Charlie Paul Baisle, Earl Brunk, Edison Jones, Ronnie
Turner, Jeff Waggoner and Jason Zeman. Honorary pallbearers were Hospice
Home Care Nurses, members of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, members of Walnut Grove
Community Church and members of Avant Community Church.
Scott County Times
13 April 2005
HOBERT SHOCKLEY
Funeral services for Hobert Shockley of Hobbs, New Mexico, were held Thursday, April 7, 2005 at
Fellowship of Believers, Rev. David Matkins officiating. Burial at Prairie Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. Shockley, 64, passed away at Lea Regional Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1941 in
Waldron, Arkansas to Ray and Lillie Shockley. Hobert owned and operated John Shockley Swabbing
Services for many years. Most recently he was an exceptional carpenter. He built the beautiful
church furniture for the church he attended, Fellowship of Believers. His greatest joys were time
spent with family and the satisfaction of a job well done. He was a very generous man and always
ready to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilyn. Survivors
include his wife of 41 years, Helen of the home; one son, Johnny and wife Susan; one daughter
Janet and husband Mark Maxwell all of Hobbs; one brother, Dewey Shockley of Farmington, New
Mexico; two sisters, Joyce Maledon of Barling, Arkansas and Carolyn Hudgens of Waldron, Arkansas;
two granddaughters, Stephanie and Ashley Shockley of Hobbs.
Scott County Times
29 December 2004
LILLIE SHOCKLEY
Lillie Shockley, born May 5, 1911 to William and Dora Sherrill. She married Ray Shockley December 24,
1932. Mom was a dedicated Christian and read her Bible and prayed daily. She was a member of Waldron
Church of the Nazarene approximately 70 years. She taught Sunday School and was Missionary president for
21 years, also was youth and Bible School Director. She expired December 25, 2004 at the home of her
children, Carolyn and Jimmy Hudgens. Survivors include Joyce Maledon of Barling, AR, Dewey and Joan
Shockley of Farmington, NM, Hobert and Helen Shockley of Hobbs, NM, and Carolyn and Jimmy Hudgens of
Waldron, AR. Grandchildren: Linda Maledon of Fort Smith, AR, Wesley Maledon of Barling, AR, Sherry
and Raymond Maledon of Kermit, TX, Robert and Tanya Galavez of Farmington, NM, Kelly and Keith Shockley
of Farmington, NM, Becky and Clay Stevens of Artesia, NM, Johnny and Susan Shockley of Hobbs, NM, Janet
and Mark Maxwell of Hobbs, NM, Sammye Carnahan-Hudgens and Sheryl Addleman of Millington, TN, Sherrill
and Dennis Jones of Waldron, AR, Shannon and Carrie Hudgens of Waldron, AR, and Sheldon and Mandy
Hudgens of Waldron, AR; 26 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Special family, Bonnie
Essman of Eunice, NM, Buck Darnell of McAlester, OK, and Wanda Young of Hobbs, NM. Special friend Diane
Hopper of Mansfield, AR. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the
Waldron Church of the Nazarene with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Robert Galavez, Kelly, Keith and Johnny Shockley, Raymond
and Wesley Maledon, Shannon and Sheldon Hudgens, Clay Stevens and Mark Maxwell. Honorary pallbearers
will be Tanya Galavez, Becky Stevens, Sherry and Linda Maledon, Janet Maxwell, Sherrill Jones, Sammey
Carnahan, Mandy and Carrie Hudgens, Susan Shockley and Sheryl Addleman.
Scott County Times
12 July 2000
VERNA SHOOK
Verna B. Shook, 92, of Waldron died Sunday, July 9, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
retired teacher, postal worker and member of the Waldron Methodist Church. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in
Lincoln, Nebraska at 11 am Friday, July 14. Verna is survived by several nieces and
nephews.
The Waldron News
16 April 2008
CAROLYN SUE SHORES
Carolyn Sue Shores, 52, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 in a Fort Smith
hospital. She was an LPN. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Shores and Randy Bossert of
Waldron, AR; sister, Kathy Fruen and husband Howard of Hatfield, AR; three brothers, Rocky
Goodwin, Mike Goodwin and wife Sharon, all of Waldron, and Jerry Don Goodwin and wife Barbra
of Greenwood, AR. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with interment in the Friendship Cemetery in
Waldron, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.J. "Buddy" Shores and a son,
Christopher Shores. Pallbearers will be Rick Black, Billy Shores, Justin Shores, Brian Gates,
Bobby Joe Slater and W.L. Black. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Garrison, Floyd Brown
and Kevin Brown.
Scott County Times
20 March 2002
CHRIS SHORES
Christopher "Porkchop" Shores, 25, of Boles, Arkansas died Saturday, March 16, 2002 in a
Waldron hospital. He was the son of the late R.J. "Buddy" and Carolyn Shores. He was an avid
outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. He was a farm
worker and also attended the Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday,
March 19, 2002 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Shores of
Boles; his grandfather Clifford Shores of Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister and her husband,
Stacy and Randy Bossert of Boles. Pallbearers were Brian Gates, William Shores, Austin Hunt,
Floyd Brown, Jimmy Ray Sims and Chris Black. Honorary pallbearer was Shane Rose.
Scott County Times
4 August 2004
EFFIE SHORES
Effie Magnolia Shores, 97, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, July 31, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She
was the widow of Howell Shores. She attended the Square Rock Methodist Church and was a member of the
Scott County Home Economist Club and the T.O.P.S. Club. She also attended the Scott County Senior Citizens
Center. She was preceded in death by her three daughters, two grandchildren, six brothers and two sisters.
She was retired from ARVAC. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, August 6, 2004 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia and her husband Don Belding of Lake Havasu City, AZ;
one brother, Famous and his wife Mary Hunter of Seligman, AZ; four grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
19 December 2007
HAROLD SHORES
Harold "Sonny" Shores, 86, of Royal, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at a Waldron hospital. He
was a retired truck driver, was a member of the Pentecostal Church, and a veteran of W.W.II. Funeral service
was 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the
Friendship Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Survived by his wife, Etta Richardson
Shores of the home; one daughter, Lorene Hale and husband James of Waldron, Arkansas; one step-daughter, Shirley
Brown of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two sons, Arnold Shores and wife Gayle of Waldron, Arkanasas, Harold Shores, Jr.
and wife Shirley of Waldron, Arkansas; one step-son, Ronnie Richardson of Royal, Arkansas; one sister, Loretha
(Boots) Hathaway and husband Loyd of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Bobby Don and wife Peggy Shores of
Waldron, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Laura Shores, two sons, Raymond Lee Shores and Buddy Shores, and four grandchilfren; parents, Sam and Vonnie
Shores. Pallbearers were Billy Shores, Justin Shores, Randy Shores, Rick Black, Wayne Henry, Wesley Shores.
Honorary pallbearers were Austin Hunt and Jimmy Hale.
The Waldron News
28 November 2007
LINDA GAYLE SHORES
Linda Gayle Shores, 55, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She battled cancer for five
years and three months. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Waldron First Baptist
Church with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is
survived by her husband, Larry Shores of the home; one daughter, Angela Shores of the home; one grandson, Lewis
Shores of the home; her mom and dad, Bob and Dorotha Lewis of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Robert Lewis of
Fort Smith, Arkansas; nephew, Robby Lewis of Waldron, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry
Lewis Shores. Pallbearers were Robby Lewis, Keith Piles, John Ray, Joe Thomas, David Cheek, Larry Piles and
Brent Ashford.
Scott County Times
12 September 2001
R.J. SHORES
R.J. "Buddy" Shores, 50, of Waldron died Saturday, September 8, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a charcoal plant manager, an Army veteran and a
Pentecostal. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Shores and a
brother, Raymond Shores.
Funeral services were at 3 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God, with the burial at the Friendship Cemetery
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Stacy Shores and her
husband, Randy Bossert of Waldron; son Christopher Shores of Waldron; father
and stepmother, Sonny and Etta Shores of Royal, Arkansas; sister, Lorene Hale of
Waldron; two brothers, Arnold and Junior Shores, both of Waldron, and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Billy Shores, Rick Black, Randy Shores, Jimmy Ray Sims,
Floyd Brown, and Brian Gates. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Black and W.L.
Black. Viewing was 3 pm to 9 pm on Monday, September 10 at Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
27 September 2000
ROBERT SHORES
Robert Samuel Shores, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, September 18, 2000 in the Waldron
Nursing Home. He was a retired mill worker. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday,
September 21, 2000, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter,
Louretha Hathaway of Waldron; two sons, Cliford Shores of Royal, Arkansas and Bobby Don Shores
of St. Peters, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jim George, Jason Nelson, Larry Shores, Charley Tharp, Jerry
Duran and Brandon Sparks.
Scott County Times
23 March 2005
VONNIE SHORES
Vonnie Josephine Shores, 102, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 21, 2005 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by two husbands, 5
children, 3 step grandsons and 1 great step grandson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March
23, 2005 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Pilot Prairie Cemetery at
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Louretta "Boots"
Hathaway of Waldron; one son, Bobby Don Shores of Waldron and one step son, Sonny Shores of Royal,
Arkansas; a host of nieces and nephews; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Everett Simpson, Jim Nelson, Eric Simpson, Charles Tharp, Larry
Shores and Jason Nelson.
Scott County Times
2 June 2004
JAKE SHORTS
Jake Shorts, 18, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a
student at Waldron High School. Graveside services were held 2:00 pm Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Oliver
Cemetery with burial at Oliver Cemetery near Waldron. Arrangements made under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Rebecca Shorts of Waldron; grandmother,
Lois Bennett of Baker City, Oregon; two sisters, Amy and Sarah Shorts of Waldron; one brother, Travis
and his wife Angie Shorts of Waldron; two nephews; one niece; and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers
were Travis Shorts, Jeremy Metcalf, Jesse Eves, Ronnie Scantling, Johnny Essman and Matt Cagle. Honorary
pallbearers were Johnnie Pope, Freddie Essman, Jerry Bob Metcalf and David Penner.
The Waldron News
10 March 1999
HAROLD EVERETT SHUCK
Harold Everett Shuck, 74, of Waldron, died Friday, March 5, 1999
in his home. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was retired from
Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corporation. He was the widow of Avanell
Bottoms Shuck who preceded him in death on December 22, 1996.
Funeral service was on Monday, March 8 in Waldron Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters: Sandra Sisson, of Fordyce,
Sharon Edison, Jean Shuck and Paula Ward, all of Waldron; one son,
Jerry Shuck, of Bonnerdale; two sisters, Juanita Kelley, of Joplin,
Missouri and Sue Ladd, of Hamburg; eight grandchildren: Jason Smith,
Theresa Fagan, Matthew Metcalf, Jeremy Shuck, Leigh Pierson, Tonya
Davis, Daniel Stewart, Anthony Ward; one great-grandchild, Emily Fagan.
Pallbearers were Wayne Horn, Wayne Johnson, John Jameson, Gerald
Ennis, Sam Callahan, Jimmy Dean Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Leon
Nichols, Bill Wilkins, Dr. Russell Young and Kelley Langley.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
14 July 1999
KIMBERLY DIANE SHULL
Kimberly Diane Shull, 30, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Sunday,
July 4, 1999, in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded
in death by her grandparents, Leroy and Monette Morgan and Troxie
Taylor.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7,
at Egypt Baptist Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery in Union
Hill, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Shull of the home; one
daughter, Rande Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one step-daughter, Kathryn
Shull of Fort Smith, AR; one son, Kevin Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one
step-son, Seth Shull of Fort Smith, AR; her parents, Thomas and Kaye
Taylor of Blue Ball, AR; her grandmother, Rachel Taylor of Waldron,
AR; two sisters, Cheryl Woodrum and Kristy Pollard both of Blue Ball,
AR; and one very special niece, Whitney Woodrum of Blue Ball, AR.
Pallbearers were Terry Owens, Terry Solley, Steven Black, Billy
Black, Ricky Bates and Terrell Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Gene
Scott, Dub Black, Bobby Ray Strunk and Chad Strunk.
The Waldron News
3 November 1999
LAURA ELLEN SHULTZ
Laura Ellen Shultz, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Sunday,
October 31, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired LPN and
a member of the Monette Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2,
1999 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Monette
Cemetery in Monette, Arkansas at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 4
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Butch
Hanna of Waldron, AR, one sister, Barbara Moore of Chandler, AZ; two
brothers, James McGee of Paragould, AR and Charles McGee of Sun City,
FL; and one grandchild, Joe Hanna of Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
22 March 2000
ORVILLE DUANE SILSBY
Orville Duane Silsby, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 13, 2000 near Waldron.
He was a retired construction worker, veteran of WWII and a member of VFW. Funeral services
were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron under direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by
one daughter, Gina Silsby of Claremore, OK; one son, Charles Silsby of Florida; one sister,
Gladys Graves of Morrow Bay, CA; a special friend, Pearl Owens of Waldron, AR; eight
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
COY LEE SILVEY
Coy Lee Silvey, 32, of Sugar Loaf Community, died Saturday, March
13, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital due to an auto accident. He was a
carpenter.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 at Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
Survivors include his mother, Cloryce Cass, of Sugar Loaf; six
sisters: Brenda Clinton, Josie Peterson and Linda Neal, all of Sugar
Loaf, Sheila Clay, of Greenwood, Tawnyia Frasher, of Midland and Susan
Horne, of Fort Smith; two brothers, Kevin Brock, of Greenwood and Albert
Cass, of the home.
Pallbearers were Vernie Burns, J.D. Clay, Evert Cunningham, Leroy
Davis, Marc Wilkett and Michael McDonald.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
15 March 2000
OSCAR COYLE SILVEY
Oscar Coyle Silvey, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 in a Fort
Smith hospital. He was a retired logger and attended Assembly of God Church. Funeral
services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Linda Wimberly of Van Buren,
AR and Louise Kuykendall of Fort Smith, AR; four sons, Charles, Roy "Bub," and Robert
Silvey all of Waldron, AR and Ronnie Silvey of Booth, AR; one sister, Estalee Smokes of
California; four brothers, Ernie and Ellis Silvey, both of Eugene, OR, Ray Silvey of
Eagle Point, OR and Eldon Silvey of Prineville, OR; 17 grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Kuykendall, Duane Silvey, Mike Silvey, Chris
Silvey, Hank Kuykendall, Darris Silvey, Kevin Silvey, Shawn Silvey, Brent Silvey, Steven
Silvey and Dustin Silvey.
The Waldron News
26 September 2007
ROBERT WAYNE SILVEY
Robert Wayne Silvey, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 17, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. He was a truck driver and of the Assembly of God faith. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
September 20, 2007 at the Packsaddle Church with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Anna of the home; two daughters, Tara Hill or Orlando, Florida,
Lucretia Jo Reed and husband Paul of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Duane and wife Melanie of Siloam Springs,
Arkansas and Mike of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Caylin Janae Silvey, Chance Dalton
Silvey and Luke Joerdon Reed; three brothers, Charles of Waldron, Arkansas, Ronnie and wife Carla of Booth,
Arkansas, and Bub and wife Debbie of Waldron, Arkansas; and one sister, Linda and husband Charles Wimberley
of Van Buren, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ruby Silvey, and one sister, Louise
Kuykendall. Pallbearers were Shawn Silvey, Derris Silvey, Bobby Kuykendall, Chris Silvey, Brent Silvey, Jimmy
Wagner and Johnny Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Hank Kuykendall, Devin Silvey, Steven Silvey, Dustin Silvey,
Jeremy Wilson, Marvin Wagner, Glen Dale Wagner, Larry Brown and Alford Brown.
Scott County Times
20 March 2002
RUBY SILVEY
Ruby Silvey, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, March 11 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, member of Waldron Assembly of God
Church, and widow of Oscar Silvey.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 at the
Waldron Assembly of God Church under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by two daughters, Louise Kuykendall of Fort Smith,
Arkansas and Linda Wimberly of Van Buren, Arkansas; four sons, Charles
Silvey, Roy "Bub" Silvey, Robert Silvey of Waldron, Arkansas and Ronnie
Silvey of Boothe, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Bobby Kuykendall, Duane Silvey, Mike Silvey, Chris
Silvey, Hank Kuykendall, Darris Silvey, Kevin Silvey, Shawn Silvey, Brent
Silvey, Steven Silvey and Dusin Silvey.
The Waldron News
22 November 2000
REV. WILLIAM B. SIMKINS, JR.
Rev. William B. Simkins, Jr. went to his rest on Saturday, November
18, 2000. He was Associate Pastor, a Church Trustee and an inactive Deacon
for Zion Baptist Church in Conway, AR. He was a member of the Faulkner
County (S.B.C.) Association Executive Board. He was a retired Major for
the U.S. Army.
Mr. Simkins was born April 16, 1919 in Ramona, OK to his parents,
William B. Simkins, Sr. and Gertrude Ann Garlington. He was preceded in
death by two daughters, Shirley Overturf and Joyce Brown; one grandson,
Tyler Brown; three sisters, Mildred Barker, Ruth Sims and Kathryn Mikles;
two brothers, Bobby and Glen Simkins.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean (Britt) Simkins of
Conway; two daughters, Ann Taylor of Hot Springs and Judy Taber of Conway;
one son, William B. Simkins III of Conway; one sister, Joann Billy of
Poteau, OK; three brothers, Gene Simkins of Conway, John Simkins of Pocola,
OK and Roy Simkins of Southgate, CA; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were on Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Griffin Leggett-Conway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leroy Billy
officiating. A graveside service was at 2:30 p.m. in Ft. Smith National
Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandchildren. Arrangements were by
Griffin Leggett-Conway Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
21 January 1998
GLADYS JUANITA SIMMANS
Gladys Juanita Simmans, 82, of Hartford died Thursday, January 15,
1998 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Jones United Methodist Church in Hartford. She was preceded in death by
one son, Carl Stoddard.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, 1998 in Jones United
Methodist Church with burial at Lake Creek Cemetery under the direction of
the Owens-Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Survivors include four daughters: Clara Hewitt, of Las Vegas,
Nevada, Susan Harvey and Shannon Verlene Brown, both of Hartford and Carla
Watts, of Norfolk, Virginia; one son, Jimmy Simmons, of Hartford; 11
grandchildren: Kitty, Elizabeth, Wayne, Todd, Randy, Shannon, Nicki,
Carolyn, Michelle, Beverly and Riklie and 11 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
26 July 2006
IRENE SIMMONS
Irene Simmons, age 83, of Houston passed away on Friday, July 21, 2006. She is survived by Charlotte and
Al Erxleben of Spring, Pamela Robertson and Dennis Vangerud of Magnolia, Mickey and Bruce Harris of
Waldron, AR; her grandchildren, Jason and Samantha Erxleben, Jeffery and Erica Manning, Jr. Jerry and
Tina Robertson, Michael and Alina Manning, Tommy and April Holloway, Devin Erxleben and Deanna Kramer,
Dayna Manning, Travis Erxleben and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her former
husband, Charles Simmons and special family friends, James Cater and Jeff Manning, Sr. Funeral services
were held in Chapel of Magnolia Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at Resthaven
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Erxleben, Jeffery Manning, Jr., Jerry Robertson, Michael Manning, Devin
Erxleben and Travis Erxleben.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
RAY SIMMONS
Ray Simmons, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, December 31 in a Waldron hospital.
He was retired from the U.S. Navy. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on
Monday, January 3, 2000 with burial following at Bush Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; one
son, Larry Simmons; two sisters, Sue Rosamon of Jacksonville, TX and Dorothy Kerr of
Franklin, TX; and one brother, George Simmons of Palestine, TX.
Scott County Times
17 July 2002
ETOYLE ALLIE PARSONS SIMPSON
Booneville--Graveside services for Etoyle Allie Parsons Simpson, 76, of Booneville were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 2 pm at Dooley Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Mrs. Simpson died Saturday, July 13, 2002 at her home. She was a retired cook and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include five daughters, Donna Katherine Hammer of Canyon City, Colorado, Brenda Louise Shackelford of Van Buren, Dianna Judson of Billings, Montana, Pamela Jean Rutledge of Pueblo, Colorado and Cynthia Ann Cinkosky of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four sister, Ivonne Morris of Waldron, Verna Whitson of Booneville, and Corinne Sheppard and Doris Beschoner both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Denver Parsons of Waldron and Hugh Wayne Parsons and Winfred Parsons both of Freedom community; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
JUNIOR SIMPSON
Junior Simpson, 78, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, September 8, 2006 in his home. He was a retired
poultry farmer, did lawn maintenance and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2. Funeral service
was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 with burial at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery #2 in Abbott, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. He is survived
by his wife, Gladys of the home; four daughters, Pamela Able of Vilonia, Sharon Welch of Greenwood, Debra
Kern and Shelley Welch of Waldron; four sons, Steve Simpson of Jacksonville, AR, Mike Simpson of Mayflower,
Randall Welch of Mansfield and Scott Welch of Waldron; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steve Simpson, Scott Welch, Caleb Free, Benjamin Simpson, Black Simpson and Robert
Simpson.
Scott County Times
3 March 2004
LOEVA EVELYN SIMPSON
Mansfield--Funeral services for Loeva Evelyn Simpson, 88, of Mansfield were held Wednesday, March 3,
2004 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery at Abbott under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mrs. Simpson died Monday, March 1, 2004 at a Ft. Smith
nursing home. She was a retired clerk for a dry cleaners, a protestant and the widow of James Fred
Simpson. Survivors include two sons, James C. Simpson of Mansfield and Victor Simpson of West Fork;
a sister, Nona Lee Little of Mansfield; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and
ten great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brad Fry, Lloyd Leister, Brian Ketchum, Bryan Crump,
Simon Sandeoval and Charley Little.
Scott County Times
5 November 2003
REV. V.W. SIMPSON
Waldron--Rev. V.W. Simpson, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 29,
2003 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a Baptist minister and veteran of WWII
and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Hon Baptist Church. Funeral
services were held at 8:30 am Friday, October 31, 2003 at Hon Baptist Church
with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Vergie
Simpson; one son, Harry Simpson of Nacona, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Riley of
Hartford, Arkansas and Anna Bess Ford of Huntington, Arkansas; four grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerrel Plummer, Junior Long, Bob
Doyle, L.D. Doyle, Bill Tull and Larry Long.
The Waldron News
1 April 1998
BELMA "DOLL" M. SIMS
Belma "Doll" M. Sims, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma died March 24,
1998 in Oklahoma City at the age of 90. She was born March 24, 1908 to
Charles and Cora Winkler in Wheeling, West Virginia. She lived in Waldron
before moving to Oklahoma City in 1988. She was a member of the Methodist
faith.
Doll is survived by nieces: Betty Tiner of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, Maxine London of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jerri Bailey, of
Dawsonville, Georgia; nephew Jack Winkler and wife Pamela of Norfolk,
England; sister-in-law, Allie Winkler, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Doll was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Sims, two sisters,
seven brothers and her parents.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27,
1998 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron with Reverend Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
The Waldron News
31 January 2007
CHARLES RAY SIMS
Charles Ray Sims, 66, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Monday, January 22, 2007 in his home. He was a retired
factory worker. Graveside service was at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in Coop Praririe Cemetery
in Mansfield with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by one
sister, Pat Cole of Greenwood, Arkansas and two brothers, J.D. Sims and Danny H. Sims, both of Waldron,
Arkansas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were his nephews.
The Waldron News
24 May 2006
M. ISABELLE FARMER-SIMS
M. Isabelle Farmer-Sims, 95, of Oroville, CA died Friday, May 12, in Oroville. Isabelle was born in Waldron
and graduated from Waldron High School in 1928. She attended teachers college in Oklahoma and taught for two
years after that. In 1934 she moved to Phoenix, Arizona and married R. Lyle Sims who she had met in Waldron.
Isabelle is survived by two sons, Jim and Don Sims and by three daughters, Roberta Lee Sims, Mary Dee Sims and
Sarah Haworth. Isabelle will also be remembered by two nieces, Maureen Brigance, Melissa Bingham and her
nephew, Mike Farmer, all of Waldron.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
OMER SIMS
William Omer Sims Sr., 80, of Howe died Monday, January 21, 2002,
at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, Texas.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24 in
Waldo Funeral Chapel in Sherman. The Rev. Roger Tidwell of the First
Baptist Church of Howe officiated. Pastor Leroy Bill delivered the
eulogy. Burial was at Cedarlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Sims was born on September 5, 1921 in Boles, Arkansas, the
son of Herbert and Dove Watson Sims. He graduated from schools in Boles,
Arkansas.
He married Ruth Simkins on November 7, 1946 in Waldron, Arkansas.
Omer Sims fought in the Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during
World War II, serving in the Philippines and Australia. In 1952, he
joined Johnson and Johnson and worked as a mechanic until his retirement
in 1987. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Howe
and the Disabled American Veterans.
Pallbearers will be Tony Freeman, Hank Skaggs, Timmy Skaggs, Jamie
Freeman, Zachary Sims and Dean Skaggs.
Surviving are his daughters, Lynda Langley and husband Ron of
Hereford, Arizona and Pam Skaggs and husband Dean of Howe; sisters, Betty
Payne of Boles, Arkansas, Evelyn Crawley and husband Bud of Boles,
Arkansas, Catherine Pace and husband Tommy of Delray Beach, Florida,
Jean Barker of Boles, Arkansas, and Sue Watkins and husband L.J. of
Mena, Arkansas; brothers, Buddy Ray Sims and Doug Sims and wife Gwinda,
all of Boles, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth in 1999, and a son,
Willie Sims Jr. in 2000.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box
735, Sherman, Texas 75091.
The Waldron News
7 October 1998
TRACY LYNN SIMS
Tracy Lynn Sims, 30, of Waldron, died Monday, September 28,1998 in
Waldron in an auto accident. She was an airplane mechanic and a Baptist.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, October 1 at the
Winfield Baptist Church with burial at Pearson Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Jamie Sims; two daughters: Andrea
Lynn and Ashley Michelle Sims, of the home; one son, Aaron Michael Sims,
of the home; parents: Kathy Howard, of Waldron and Ed Howard, of Waldron;
maternal grandparents: Nova and Elva Houston, of Waldron; paternal
grandfather, Arnold Howard, of Y-City; one sister, Lisa Howard, of
Waldron; two brothers: Jamie Howard and Sean Howard, both of Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Tommy Yandell, Mike Sims, Don Yandell, Russell
Sims, Gail Howard and Brandon Houston.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
CLAUDE SINGLETON
Claude Singleton, age 91, of Boles, Arkansas passed away
Saturday, January 5, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was born September 14,
1910 in Oden, Arkansas to the late Zef D. Singleton and the late Ida
Posey Singleton. On March 9, 1930 he was united in marriage to his wife
Mattie in Nella, Arkansas. He served in the US Army during World War II.
Mr. Singleton was a truck driver by profession.
He is survived by five sons, Herman, Lee and Vernal all of Boles,
Earl D. of Willits, California and Rilday Singleton of Tuolumne, California;
one sister, Louvinia Harvey of Texarkana, Texas; 30 grandchildren; 51
great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, his wife, his son Herbert and his daughter Julitte.
Graveside memorial service will be held Friday, January 11 at
1:00 pm at Chant Cemetery in Y-City with Reverend Mike Shaddon officiating.
Arrangements will be under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
in Mena.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
GRACE LOU